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Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. Deported Amid Drug Cartel Warrant

8/20/2025

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Julio César Chávez Jr., a Mexican boxer, was deported and jailed in Sonora after an arrest in Los Angeles due to a warrant linked to the Sinaloa drug cartel.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the warrant has been active since 2023.
Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE following a loss to Jake Paul and faces accusations of fraudulent residency application statements.
His attorney denies the allegations, asserting compliance with legal obligations.

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Story summary

Julio César Chávez Jr., a Mexican boxer, was deported and jailed in Sonora after an arrest in Los Angeles due to a warrant linked to the Sinaloa drug cartel.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the warrant has been active since 2023.
Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE following a loss to Jake Paul and faces accusations of fraudulent residency application statements.
His attorney denies the allegations, asserting compliance with legal obligations.