Ex-Boxing Champ Julio César Chávez Jr. Deported to Mexico amid Cartel Charges

Mexican boxing star Julio César Chávez Jr., former WBC middleweight champion, was deported from the United States to Mexico after being arrested for overstaying his visa and allegedly lying on a green card application. Upon his deportation, he was arrested in Mexico on charges related to involvement with the Sinaloa cartel, including drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and organized crime. Chávez Jr. is currently imprisoned in Sonora, Mexico, following a multi-year investigation that led to an arrest warrant in 2023. The deportation and arrest highlight cooperation between U.S. and Mexican authorities, aiming to strengthen security on both sides of the border. Chávez Jr.'s father, a legendary three-division world champion, has publicly defended his son's innocence amid the allegations. The boxer had recently lost a high-profile bout against American celebrity Jake Paul shortly before his arrest.