The Mexican boxer is in Custody of the ICE after being accused of having links with the Sinaloa cartel. They investigate whether his stay in the US was fraudulent.
Julio César Chávez Jr. remains in Custody of ICE in the United States for its alleged link with Mexican organized crime. The boxer, 39, He was arrested in California And he did not appear Monday to declare before the Superior Court of Los Angeles for a previous case of carrying weapons.
“We are informed that Mr. Chávez remains in Custody of the ICE and for that reason, his pending issue was postponed to August”his lawyer reported, Michael Goldsteinto Los Angeles Times.
Julio César Chávez JR is still arrested in the US
The son of the legendary world champion Julio César Chávez had been arrested last week for his alleged connection with the Sinaloa cartelits hometown, and with activities related to Arms traffic.
According to the ICE, Chávez Jr. legally entered the US in August 2023 with a tourist visa B2, valid until February 2024. On April 2 he requested the Permanent residencebut was rejected by “Multiple fraudulent statements” In your application. As a result, it was determined that It is illegally in the country and could be deported from June 27, 2025.
The case includes a line of research on Possible family and personal ties of the boxer with organized crime. It is mentioned that his wife, Frida Muñozhad an earlier relationship with Édgar Guzmánson of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmánleader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Meanwhile, Chávez Jr. appeared last Saturday in a Combat in Anaheimwhere lost by points in front of the influencer Jake Paul. His career, although highlighted at the time, did not reach his father’s levels: it was MBB medium world champion between 2011 and 2012until he lost in Las Vegas against the Argentine Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez.
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