Last Monday, July 7, 2025, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was scheduled to appear in Los Angeles County Superior Court as part of a legal proceeding related to illegal firearms charges in 2024.
However, the boxer did not attend the hearing, and his lawyer, Michael Goldstein, stated that he did not know his current location. Goldstein reported that, until two days earlier, his client was in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security in Hidalgo, Texas, but since then he has had no information on his whereabouts.
Legal Background and ICE Detention
Chavez Jr. was arrested on July 2, 2025 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at his Los Angeles residence.
The detention was due to the fact that the boxer had exceeded the time allowed by his visa and had provided false information in his application for permanent residence.
In addition, U.S. authorities link him to the Sinaloa Cartel and accuse him of arms trafficking and involvement in organized criminal activities.
Deportation proceedings and arrest warrant in Mexico
The Mexican government, through the Attorney General’s Office, confirmed that Chavez Jr. has an arrest warrant in effect since March 2023 for crimes of arms trafficking and organized crime.
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed that his deportation is expected so that he can face justice in Mexico.
Reactions and defense by his family
Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., father of the boxer and Mexican boxing legend, publicly defended his son, stating that he is not a criminal and questioning the timing of his arrest, which occurred shortly after a fight against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California.
The Chavez family issued a statement requesting respect for due legal process and avoiding anticipated judgments that may affect the dignity of their son.
La situación de Chávez Jr pone de relieve los desafíos legales que enfrentan los inmigrantes y la importancia de contar con representación legal adecuada
Julio César Chávez Jr.’s whereabouts unknown
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This case has generated concern among the Hispanic community in the United States, especially in the context of stricter immigration policies and accelerated deportations.
Chavez Jr.’s next hearing has been rescheduled for August 21, 2025.
In the meantime, his whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue with investigations and the deportation process.
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