Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Detained by ICE Under Trump in Newly Released Arrest Footage

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Arrested by ICE Amid Cartel Allegations
[Image: ICE agents detaining Chavez Jr. in Studio City. Caption: Chavez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents in Los Angeles over alleged cartel ties.]

New footage shows boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., being arrested by ICE agents in Los Angeles just five days after his boxing loss to Jake Paul. The 39-year-old was detained while riding a scooter in Studio City, with officials citing an active Mexican warrant tied to alleged involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel.

In the video, agents question Chavez Jr. in Spanish before shackling him. When asked if he had “anything in his shoes,” he replied “No” and inquired about contacting his lawyer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated he faced “expedited removal” due to charges of trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives linked to organized crime.

Timing Raises Questions
[Image: Mug shot of Chavez Jr. released by DHS. Caption: Chavez Jr.’s mug shot following his arrest on cartel-related charges.]

Chavez Jr.’s arrest came days after his June 28 unanimous decision loss to Paul. DHS revealed his legal status expired on June 27, one day before the fight, making him eligible for deportation. Mexico confirmed a 2023 arrest warrant, and both nations are now coordinating his extradition.

His attorney, Michael Goldstein, denied the allegations, calling them “outrageous” and criticized the timing. Chavez Jr. was previously flagged as a “public safety threat” in December 2023 under the Biden administration but was paroled into the U.S. in January 2024. He had applied for permanent residency based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen with cartel connections.

Family and Cartel History
[Image: Chavez Sr. and El Chapo. Caption: Chavez Sr. once called cartel leaders like El Chapo “good people.”]

The Chavez family released a statement expressing confidence in his innocence, urging due process. The boxing dynasty’s cartel ties are no secret—Chavez Sr. previously admitted friendships with Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, stating, “Those people, if you know them, are good people.”

Paul Fight Fallout
[Image: Jake Paul celebrating his win over Chavez Jr. Caption: Paul defeated Chavez Jr. in a lackluster bout days before the arrest.]

Chavez Jr.’s lackluster performance against Paul marked another career low. Despite his 2012 WBC middleweight title win, his recent record includes losses to top fighters like Canelo Alvarez. Paul, now 12-1, taunted the pro-Mexico crowd post-fight: “Y’all can shut the f* up. I just beat your boys’ a!”

Broader ICE Crackdown
[Image: ICE agents near Dodgers Stadium. Caption: Recent ICE raids have sparked tensions in Los Angeles.]

The arrest aligns with intensified immigration enforcement under President Trump. ICE recently attempted raids at Dodgers Stadium, which the team blocked, and deployed troops during the Club World Cup amid protests. DHS emphasized, “Under President Trump, no one is above the law—including world-famous athletes.”

Chavez Jr. remains detained pending court proceedings, with his legal team preparing to contest the charges.

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