Immigration authorities have arrested Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. for allegedly lying on an application to become a permanent U.S. resident. Authorities are processing him for expedited removal proceedings, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
DHS officials also accuse the 39-year-old son of legendary boxing icon Julio César Chávez Sr. of being involved with the Sinaloa Cartel. The agency says the boxer has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his alleged involvement in organized crime and trafficking of guns, ammunition and explosives.
Entry and fraud allegations
DHS says Chávez Jr. entered the United States legally with a B2 tourist visa, which was valid until February 2024. Authorities also allege Chávez submitted a fraudulent application to become a lawful permanent resident in April 2024, and that his spouse, who is a U.S. citizen, is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel.
DHS says Chávez then reentered the U.S. in January 2025, while former President Joe Biden was still in office. He was then deemed removable on Friday, June 27, under the Trump administration, due to fraud in his residency application.
Trump administration comments
“Under President Trump, no one is above the law—including world-famous athletes. Our message to any cartel affiliates in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
Criminal history
According to DHS, Chávez Jr. has committed several crimes:
- January 2012: California Highway Patrol arrested him for DUI and driving without a license. He was convicted in June 2012 and sentenced to 13 days in jail and 36 months of probation.
- January 2023: A judge issued a warrant for his arrest for organized crime.
- January 2024: Los Angeles police arrested him and charged him with illegal possession of a firearm. He was convicted of these charges.
ICE and DHS criticize previous handling
“This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate with an active arrest warrant for trafficking guns, ammunition and explosives was arrested by ICE,” McLaughlin said. “It is shocking the previous administration flagged this criminal illegal alien as a public safety threat, but chose to not prioritize his removal and let him leave and come back into our country.”
Recent arrest follows high-profile fight
Chávez was arrested on Wednesday, June 2, four days after losing a boxing match to Jake Paul in Anaheim, California.
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