Julio César Chávez, the former Mexican boxing champion, said Monday that his son — arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card ...

Three-division world champion Julio César Chávez has defended his same-name son who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents outside his home in Los Angeles for overstaying his visa and lying on ...

The arrest came only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match against influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Anaheim, California.

According to reports, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was directed by a leader to beat up members of the Sinaloa Cartel.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. — days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul — for overstaying his visa and ...

FILE - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrives for his cruiserweight boxing match against Jake Paul, in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025.

The younger Chavez still rose to the heights, winning the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defending it three times. Chávez shared the ring with generational greats Canelo Álvarez and Sergio ...

Julio César Chávez Jr., son of boxing legend, was detained by immigration authorities over visa issues, criminal charges and alleged cartel affiliations.

FILE - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., left, throws a punch at Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match, in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025.

FILE - Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., center, of Mexico poses with his belt along with his father Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr., right, and referee Jack Reiss after defeating Sebastian Zbik of Germany after ...