Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

Julio César Chávez Jr., the former boxing world champion, was arrested in Los Angeles for illegal entry into the USA. The officials of the US authority ICE, who are responsible for immigration and customs, carried out the arrest in front of his place of residence. Chávez 'lawyer has so far no information about where the 39-year-old is currently being recorded, and a court date has already been set for Monday, reports Krone .

The reasons for the arrest are serious. Chávez had exceeded his tourist visa, which ran in February 2024, and was arrested on the basis of this crossing. Interestingly, on April 2, 2024, he applied for a Green Card based on his marriage to a US citizen. Despite these circumstances, he was classified by the US immigration authority last year as a "outrageous threat to public security", which makes his current situation even more complicated, as indictment in Mexico

in his home country Mexico, Chávez threatens an indictment due to alleged participation in organized crime and arms trade. There is an arrest warrant against him because he supposedly belongs to a notorious cartel. The information about this indictment comes from the US Ministry of Department and illustrate the severity of its situation, as well as Kleine Zeitung Notes

The arrest takes place shortly after his defeat in the boxing ring against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California. This defeat could also put pressure on Chávez because it took place in a time of controversy and legal problems. The situation is considered extremely serious by experts, especially in view of the impending charges in Mexico and the legal difficulties in the USA.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the legal steps will develop. Chávez faces an uncertain future that could significantly impair both his career and his personal life.