Boxer Chávez Jr. Expected To Be Deported To Mexico To Serve Sentence, Mexican President Says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that she expects boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to be deported to Mexico to serve a prison sentence after his arrest in Los Angeles by U.S. immigration authorities. Chávez was arrested on July 2 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Studio City, Los Angeles, following a boxing match loss to social media influencer Jake Paul. The Department of Homeland Security accused Chávez of overstaying a tourist visa and making fraudulent statements on an application for lawful permanent residency. Chávez has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for alleged involvement with the Sinaloa cartel and trafficking of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. U.S. immigration officials consider him an "egregious public safety threat" due to his links to organized crime. However, a Biden-era entry in a DHS law enforcement system indicated he was not an immigration enforcement priority. Chávez's attorney has denied the allegations, calling them "outrageous" and suggesting they are simply "another headline to terrorize the community." Chávez has had several brushes with the law in the United States, including a DUI conviction, driving without a license, and illegal gun possession charges. His boxing career has also faced setbacks due to failed drug tests, suspensions, and missing target weights for scheduled fights.