newYou can listen to Fox’s news articles!
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) It was just four days after fighting Jake Paul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) He announced his arrest Thursday, saying Chavez is being processed for “quick removal from the US.”
The announcement also said Chavez has an arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel.
For sports coverage on foxnews.com, click here
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will enter the right before fighting Jake Paul at Honda Center on June 28, 2025. (Imaginary Gary A. Vasquez-Immagn)
“On July 2nd, Ice was arrested Mexican boxer And then, the illegal alien of crime, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., “The announcement was read in X.
“He is currently being processed for rapid removal from the US. This Sinaloan cartel affiliate has an aggressive arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and human trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives.
“Under President Trump, no one, including world-renowned athletes, has surpassed the law. The message to the US cartel affiliates is clear. We find you and you will face consequences.
DHS added that Chavez legally entered the US on a B2 tourist visa in August 2023 and is valid until February 2024.
In April 2024, he submitted an application for a legal permanent residence. However, his application was “based on marriage to a US citizen linked to the Sinaloa cartel,” DHS wrote in a release.
Boxer Jake Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at Honda Center on June 28, 2025. (Imaginary Gary A. Vasquez-Immagn)
In December 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Agency introduced Ice, which Chavez was deemed a “severe public safety threat.”
“However, entry into the DHS law enforcement system under the Biden administration showed that Chavez is not a priority for immigration enforcement,” DHS wrote.
DHS said Chavez rejoined the country through the entrance to San Isidro in January. However, after “multiple fraudulent statements regarding his application to become a legal permanent resident,” Chavez was illegally deemed to be in the country.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be fighting Jake Paul at the Honda Center. (Imaginary Gary A. Vasquez-Immagn)
Click here to get the Fox News app
“It is shocking that the previous administration flagged foreigners for this crime violation as a threat to public safety, but chose not to prioritize his removal and chose to leave him and return to our country,” Deputy Director Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “Under President Trump, no one, including world-renowned athletes, has surpassed the law. Our message to the US cartel affiliates is clear. We will find you and face the consequences.
Chavez’s battle with Paul ended with a loss, with the judges giving the boxer, who turned YouTuber after 10 rounds, a unanimous victory.
Chavez is a former WBC middleweight champion and son of boxing legend Giulio Cesar Chavez, who won five different world titles in four different weight classes. Paul’s victory on Saturday made him rank for the first time, reaching 14th in the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
Follow Fox News Digital’s x Sports Coverageand subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
