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ICE arrests Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
NBC News· 2025-07-04 01:00
Legal Issues - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a former middleweight world champion, is in federal custody facing accusations of crimes in Mexico [1] - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleges Chavez Jr is involved in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives [1] - Chavez Jr is being processed for expedited removal from the United States [4] - Despite being married to a US citizen, he is subject to expedite removal custody, having not been in the US for 2 years [3] Allegations and Connections - Chavez Jr's attorney calls the allegations outrageous [1] - DHS alleges Chavez Jr's wife has connections to the Sinaloa cartel through a prior relationship with a deceased son of Waqin El Chapo Guzman [3] - Chavez Jr was born in the Mexican state of Sinaloa [3] Contextual Information - Chavez Jr's arrest occurred after his Saturday fight versus Jake Paul [2] - Prior to his arrest, Chavez Jr expressed fear and concern about ongoing ICE operations [2]