Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr arrested by ICE days after Jake Paul fight
Julio César Chávez Jr. Arrested by ICE After Fight with Jake Paul
Julio César Chávez Jr. found himself in hot water just days after his fight with Jake Paul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The boxer was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on charges of being a criminal illegal alien.
The Department of Homeland Security made the announcement of Chávez’s arrest, stating that he is being processed for expedited removal from the United States. Additionally, it was revealed that Chávez has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his connections with the notorious Sinaloa Cartel.
ICE released a statement on the matter, saying, “On July 2, ICE arrested Mexican boxer and criminal illegal alien Julio César Chávez Jr. He is now being processed for expedited removal from the United States. This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives.”
As this is a developing story, more details are expected to emerge in the coming days. The shocking turn of events has left many in the boxing world stunned and wondering about the implications for Chávez’s career moving forward.
Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital, will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available. Stay tuned for more information on this developing situation.
