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Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested and will be deported, federal officials say
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested and will be deported, federal officials say

Yahoo

time03-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested and will be deported, federal officials say

Raul Curiel, right, punches Victor Rodriguez during their Welterweight WBA title eliminator boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Raul Curiel celebrates after in victory by knock out against Victor Rodriguez after their Welterweight WBA title eliminator boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, punches Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, punches Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Raul Curiel, right, punches Victor Rodriguez during their Welterweight WBA title eliminator boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Raul Curiel celebrates after in victory by knock out against Victor Rodriguez after their Welterweight WBA title eliminator boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, punches Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) WASHINGTON (AP) — Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering US illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion fought in a match against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California. Advertisement The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained Chávez for overstaying a tourist visa that expired in February 2024 after he entered the country in August 2023. Officials said he also has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives and is believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel. ICE agents arrested Chávez in Studio City, California on July 2.

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard: Who else is fighting on huge bill?
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard: Who else is fighting on huge bill?

The Sun

time28-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard: Who else is fighting on huge bill?

YOUTUBER-turned-boxer Jake Paul and Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will fight at the top of a Honda Center bill - and the undercard is just as thrilling! The Problem Child suffered a lot of criticism the last time he competitively stepped foot in the ring. 2 Paul, 28, outpointed boxing legend Mike Tyson, who is 30 years his senior. It was a fight that ended with unanimous boos in the AT&T Stadium and one fan even labelled the bout "the saddest watch in boxing history". However, Paul has a huge chance to get boxing lovers on his side once again as he takes on the son of pound-for-pound legend Julio Cesar Chavez. But before these two cruiserweights dance in the ring, there are several scintillating fights on the undercard. Who is on the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard? Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez and Yuniel Corticos will leave it all in the ring for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. Holly Holm makes her official return to the ring after a decade away to fight Mexican star Yolanda Vega. And undefeated Raul Curiel goes toe-to-toe with Victor Ezquiel, who boasts an unblemished record of 16 wins and one draw. 2 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. INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES How to watch Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr? Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. will be shown LIVE on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries around the globe, priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US. DAZN PPV Bundle options are also available, with fight fans able to choose to buy two PPV events for the special price of £39.99 UK and $94.99 US. Choose either Paul vs Chávez Jr and Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 and (July 19) PPV's; or Paul vs Chávez Jr and The Ring III - Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz & Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (July 12) PPV's. Buying a PPV fight with DAZN also provides seven-days free access to the entire DAZN platform. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the event as it happens.

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