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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Dramatic footage reveals moment Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is arrested by ICE just days after losing Jake Paul fight
DRAMATIC footage has captured the moment boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was arrested by ICE for his alleged involvement in organized crime. It came just days after the former middleweight world champion was beaten by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in California. 5 5 5 Chavez Jr - son of the legendary Julio Cesar Sr - was arrested in Los Angeles and faces deportation back to Mexico. Police cam footage has emerged of the 39-year-old being arrested by ICE agents - put in cuffs and chained up. US officials say he is affiliated with the notorious Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel - helping with "trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives". Homeland Security posted his mugshot and wrote: "On July 2, ICE arrested Mexican boxer and criminal illegal alien Julio Cesar Chavez 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, ammunitions and explosives. "Under President Trump, NO ONE is above the law—including world-famous athletes. "Our message to any cartel affiliates in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences. "The days of unchecked cartel violence are over." President Donald Trump designated the Sinaloa Cartel as a terrorist organization on his first day back in office in January. Chavez Jr's wife Frida Munoz was previously married to the son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. El Chapo is serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison and his son Edgar was assassinated in 2008. Describing Chavez Jr's alleged connection, the statement says he applied for US permanent residency last year due to his marriage to a US citizen "who is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel through a prior relationship with the now-deceased son of the infamous cartel leader Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman". In January 2024, Chavez Jr was arrested in LA and later convicted for illegal possession of an assault weapon. A year earlier, a local judge issued an arrest warrant against him for allegedly trafficking weapons for a criminal organisation. He also allegedly made multiple fraudulent statements to US immigration authorities in attempts to gain permanent residency and over-stayed a tourist visa that expired last February. A lawyer for Chavez Jr called his arrest "nothing more than another headline to terrorise the Latin community". Lawyer Michael Goldstein told NBC,: "This is the first we've ever heard of these outrageous allegations." Chavez Jr won the WBC title in 2011 and made three defenses of the belt but his later career has been plagued with scandals and a lack of discipline. His record is now 54-7-1 after losing over ten rounds to Paul in Anaheim. 5 5
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
How Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's wife Frida Munoz is linked to his ICE arrest
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s arrest by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday was linked to his wife, Frida Munoz. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's with wife Frida Munoz ahead of the Jake Paul fight. (Photo: fridamuro/ Instagram)(Instagram) Chavez Jr entered the United States on a B2 tourist visa in 2023, which expired in 2024. He had applied for US citizenship in 2024 through his marriage to Frida Munoz, a US citizen. But that was rejected because Munro 'is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel through a previous relationship with the now-deceased son of infamous cartel leader Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán,' the Department of Homeland Security said in its statement. "Chavez is also believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization," the statement read. Chavez's application for Lawful Permanent Resident status 'was based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, who is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel through a prior relationship with the now-deceased son of the infamous cartel leader Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman,' the statement said about Munoz. Who Is Frida Munoz? Frida Munoz, 37, was born on July 26, 1987, as per a report by the US Sun. The exact date of her marriage to Julio Ceaser Chavez Jr is not known. They have two children, Julia and Julio Cesar Chavez III. The couple has been the center of tabloid gossip in boxing over speculations surrounding their separation, starting as early as 2021. They reportedly filed for divorce proceedings shortly before Chavez Jr's tourist visa was to expire in February 2024. Some reports claim that the divorce filing as linked to Chavez Jr's arrest on gun charges in January 2024. As of this writing, it is not known at what stage their divorce proceedings are in. Also read: Why was Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents? Key details emerge What Are Her Links To El Chapo's Son? Before migrating to the United States, Frida Munoz was in a relationship with Edgar Guzman Lopez, the son of Sinaloa drug cartel chief Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The duo has a daughter, Frida Guzman Munoz, born in 2006. Frida Munoz moved to the United States with their daughter after Edgar Guzman was murdered by a rival cartel in 2006.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's wife Frida Munoz?
THE son of Julio Cesar Chavez - Mexico's most beloved fighter - steps back into the ring to face Jake Paul this weekend. But while Julio Cesar Jr's tumultuous past is well documented, little is known about his wife. 6 6 Who is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's wife Frida Munoz? Chavez Jr is married to Frida Munoz, who was born on July 26, 1987. The pair have been embroiled in speculation ever since 2021, with rumours around their separation. They entered divorce proceedings after Chavez Jr was arrested in LA on gun charges in January 2024. It is unknown whether Frida will be in attendance at the fight against Jake Paul this weekend. 6 But this is just one chapter in the 37-year-old's storied past, which has seen her navigate the dark world of drug cartels and the intense spotlight of boxing fame. While she now spends her time creating content for her 80,000 followers on Instagram, the mother of three has gone through a lot to get to where she is today. What was Frida Munoz's early life like? Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. During their youth in Mexico, the couple was heavily involved, resulting in the birth of their daughter in 2006. But in 2008, Frida's life was turned upside down when Edgar was murdered by a rival cartel. 6 Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr JAKE PAUL'S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California. Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion. The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul - bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought. Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPV INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Jake Paul buys incredible £29MILLION ranch with 5,700 acres Jake Paul in talks over TWO shock world title fights Chavez Jr is son of boxing great who was arrested on gun charges and robbed by party girls Jake Paul heavyweight days over after getting 'too fat' Now a widow, Frida continued to raise her daughter, Frida Guzman Munoz, alone, despite the intense scrutiny she was under due to her former connection with El Chapo. When did Frida and Chavez Jr meet? The couple met after her former flame, Edgar Guzman, had died, while Frida tried to rebuild her life. They have two children together, Julia and Julio Cesar Chavez III. 6 However, their marriage has faced many hurdles as Chavez Jr battled substance abuse, which he publicly blamed Frida for. In 2016, the former world champion accused Frida of kidnapping their daughter. He believed she had been kidnapped after Frida took her to a different country without his knowledge. Chavez Sr had to step in to confirm that Frida had not done so, but the incident only mounted pressure on their relationship. Legal Troubles During her marriage to Chavez Jr, Frida found herself embroiled in a public scandal after she was faced with legal challenges from Mexican authorities, in 2015. During this time, the Mexican authorities froze her bank accounts as part of a wider investigation to find her former partner's father El Chapo, who had escaped from prison. It took until 2018 for her cards to be unfrozen, but her public image took a mighty hit due to her connection with these illicit activities. 6 Nowadays, Frida is focused on creating a semblance of normalcy for her children while also balancing her time as an influencer. Former world champion Chavez Jr takes on YouTuber and Mike Tyson victor Jake Paul on Saturday, June 28 in Anaheim.
