In life, things can go haywire in a jiffy, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is experiencing it firsthand. Just days back, Chavez Jr. was in California, soaking in all the limelight from his fight against Jake Paul. Cut to recent day, the former WBC Middleweight champion is now in serious trouble. As per recent updates, the well-known boxer has been arrested. And his wife, Frida Munoz, might have something to do with it!
The boxer has been alleged to have entered the US illegally. Now, Chavez Jr. will reportedly be deported to Mexico, where further investigation awaits. In fact, Chavez Jr. is facing a host of charges in Mexico. This includes accounts of organized crime charges, too. Coming to his recent arrest, the boxer was held at immigration owing to an expired visa. He entered the US back in August 2023. However, despite his visa being expired in February 2024, Chavez Jr. continued to overstay.
This is where his wife comes into play. After his marriage to US citizen Frida Munoz, Chavez Jr. applied for US citizenship. Unfortunately, his plea was rejected. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Munoz is related to the Sinaloa Cartel. Incidentally, Munoz was previously in a relationship with the late son of Joaquin El Chapo Guzman.
Footage of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being arrested by ICE for alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel
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The former champion was ultimately allowed entry this year in January. But the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was quick to tag in the ICE. They described Chavez Jr. as “an egregious public safety threat.” And that’s not all. Chavez Jr. also faces some serious allegations.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Suspected To Have Ties With Sinaloa Cartel
As per the officials, Chavez Jr. is presumably a member of the Sinaloa Cartel. He also has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for crimes such as explosives and firearm trafficking. At the moment, Chavez Jr. has been taken into custody by the ICE. The boxer is said to be detained at the moment. However, the DHS is working hard to send him back to Mexico as soon as possible.
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“Chavez is a Mexican citizen who has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives,” the official statement said.
On July 2, ICE arrested Mexican boxer and criminal illegal alien Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 3, 2025
He is now being processed for expedited removal from the United States. This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and… pic.twitter.com/c4QeRVpCEr
Thus, with things looking quite gloomy, it remains to be seen what’s next for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
