On July 2, 2025, Julio César Chávez Jr., former boxer and son of the Mexican boxing icon, was detained by ICE agents in California for having an expired visa and for inconsistencies in his immigration process. However, what started as an immigration case quickly escalated when Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office(FGR) confirmed that there is an arrest warrant against him for alleged links to the Sinaloa Cartel and crimes related to organized crime and arms trafficking.
According to Mexican authorities, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. allegedly served as an enforcer within the criminal structure, acting under the orders of “El Nini,” a leading figure in the group led by Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.
How much is your fortune worth?
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. amassed a fortune estimated at more than $8 million during his boxing career and through investments in real estate, sports promotions and advertising partnerships.
According to previous financial reports, the former fighter generated millions of dollars in income from his fights against rivals such as Sergio Martinez, Marco Antonio Rubio and Canelo Alvarez.
In addition, he owns properties in Sinaloa, Mexico City, the United States (California and Nevada), luxury cars and several bank accounts both in Mexico and abroad.
Could they freeze your money?
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, neither Mexico nor the United States has officially frozen Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s assets or accounts so far.
However, if he is formally charged in Mexico for money laundering or illicit enrichment, the authorities could initiate asset forfeiture proceedings.
If found guilty of organized crime, Mexican law allows for the confiscation of property acquired with illicit proceeds.
Even if they were generated prior to the crime, if their use within the criminal network is proven.
The United States also has the power to seize assets if it proves that they were used to facilitate criminal activities.
Binational cooperation between the DEA and the FGR would be key in this process.
The position of his family
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has spoken out in defense of his son:
We know everyone, but doesn't make us criminals
The family insists that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is innocent, and that his fortune was built legitimately.
They assure that they will cooperate with the Mexican justice system to clarify the facts.
Are your assets at risk?
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Today, Julio César Chávez Jr.’s fortune is still intact.
However, its financial future will depend on how the legal proceedings develop in both Mexico and the United States.
If the racketeering and arms trafficking charges are formalized, his assets could come into legal dispute and be at risk of being frozen, seized or forfeited.
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