Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will continue to face his legal process in freedom, after a federal judge determined to postpone his hearing until February 2026, as part of the investigation against him in Mexico.
On December 10, 2025, Chávez Jr. appeared before the Federal Criminal Justice Center of Hermosillo, Sonora, where a technical hearing was held. During the proceedings, both the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic(FGR) and the defense of the former world champion agreed in requesting the extension of the term of the complementary investigation, request that was accepted by the judge without objections.
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With this resolution, Julio César Chávez Jr. will continue his trial on probation, under the precautionary measures previously imposed by the judicial authority.
This means that the boxer is not deprived of his liberty, but he must comply with certain legal conditions while the investigation continues.
So far, the authorities have not publicly reported any new elements added to the file.
Since the case remains within the guidelines of the accusatory criminal system, which limits the disclosure of details during the investigation phase.
What are you accused of?
The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) indicts Julio César Chávez Jr. for organized crime and arms trafficking.
These crimes are allegedly related to a cell of the Sinaloa Cartel, identified as “Los Chapitos”.
However, it is important to emphasize that the process is still in the investigation stage and that there is, as yet, no final judicial resolution.
For the Hispanic community residing in the United States, the case has generated special attention due to the boxer’s public profile and recent immigration history.
Background of his arrest
On August 18, 2025, Julio César Chávez Jr. was handed over to Mexican authorities following an extradition process from the United States.
This was linked to his immigration status and an alleged formal request from the Government of Mexico.
Upon his arrival, he was transferred to the Federal Center for Social Readaptation (Cefereso) No. 11, in Hermosillo, Sonora, where the first official images of his arrest were released.
He will continue facing his legal process while free
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Following the postponement approved by the judge, the new hearing was scheduled for February 24, 2026.
On that date, the Attorney General’s Office and the defense should present progress that will allow defining the course of the process and the corresponding judicial decisions.
In the meantime, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will remain on probation, pending the determination of his final legal status.
For his supporters and for public opinion, the case will remain under observation in the coming months.
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