Chávez Jr. Arrested, Faces Deportation Over Cartel Ties

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Studio City, California, days after losing to Jake Paul in Anaheim. Authorities allege Chávez Jr. is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and faces an active arrest warrant in Mexico for organized crime, including trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives. DHS says he overstayed a tourist visa that expired in February 2024 and submitted fraudulent green card documents based on marriage to a U.S. citizen with cartel ties. U.S. authorities identified him as a public safety threat in December 2024, but he was allowed reentry in January 2025 before President Trump's inauguration. His arrest is part of a broader Trump administration crackdown on cartel affiliates. Chávez is being processed for expedited deportation to Mexico.