Background on Julio César Chávez Jr.
Julio César Chávez Jr., son of the legendary Mexican boxing icon Julio César Chávez, was apprehended on July 3 by U.S. immigration agents who determined he was in the country illegally.
Chávez’s Boxing Career
A professional boxer since 2005, Chávez Jr. has had a notable career with 53 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. He is the son of Julio César Chávez Sr., a Mexican boxing legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time.
Deportation Details
According to the National Detention Record, Chávez Jr., aged 39, was transferred to a detention center in northern Mexico on Monday after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He arrived wearing black gym pants, a white t-shirt, a black hoodie, and red sneakers.
Legal Issues in the U.S.
At the time of his arrest, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that Chávez Jr. was in the country illegally after making fraudulent statements on a permanent residence application for 2024.
Mexican Legal Issues
Mexico has reported that there was an arrest warrant against Chávez Jr. since 2023 for “arms trafficking and organized crime.” He has been under investigation since 2019. If found guilty, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Reactions and Statements
On Tuesday, during her daily press conference, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that she had been informed Chávez Jr. was being deported to Mexico, though she did not know if it happened the previous day or that morning. She stated that there was an arrest warrant issued by Mexico’s Federal Public Ministry when he was detained in the U.S.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Julio César Chávez Jr.? He is a Mexican professional boxer, son of the legendary Julio César Chávez Sr.
- Why was he deported from the U.S.? He was found to be in the country illegally after making fraudulent statements on a permanent residence application.
- What legal issues does Chávez Jr. face in Mexico? He has an arrest warrant since 2023 for “arms trafficking and organized crime.”
- What are the potential consequences if found guilty in Mexico? He could face up to 20 years in prison.
