Boxing Legacy Tarnished: Chavez Jr's Legal Struggles with Cross-Border Crime

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, renowned Mexican boxer and son of legendary champion Julio Cesar Chavez, has been incarcerated in the state of Sonora, Mexico. This follows his arrest in the United States in July, documented by Mexico's national arrest registry.

In a recent press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the deportation of the 39-year-old boxer. She stated that a warrant for his arrest was issued regarding allegations of arms trafficking and organized crime, adding that prosecutors are actively pursuing the case. Meanwhile, the Mexican attorney general's office has refrained from commenting on the matter.

Chavez Jr was apprehended by U.S. immigration authorities after a defeat against American influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mexican prosecutors claim he has connections with the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, recently labeled a foreign terrorist organization by Washington. Nonetheless, Chavez Jr's family and legal representatives refute these accusations.

(With inputs from agencies.)