Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, federal officials said.
Here’s a look at the high and lows of the career of the boxing legend’s son.
Before his bout with Jake Paul on June 28, Chávez had fought just once since 2021, having fallen to innumerable lows during a lengthy boxing career conducted in the shadow of his father, Julio César Chávez, one of the most beloved athletes in Mexican history and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame who won championships in several weight classes.
Boxers Cesar Chavez Jr,, left, smiles towards his father Julio Cesar Chavez, Mexico’s former world champion, during a boxing news conference at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Boxers Cesar Chavez Jr,, left, smiles towards his father Julio Cesar Chavez, Mexico’s former world champion, during a boxing news conference at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Jake Paul, front left, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., front right, pose for photographers following a ceremonial weigh-in ahead of their cruiserweight boxing match, in Anaheim, Calif., June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Jake Paul, front left, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., front right, pose for photographers following a ceremonial weigh-in ahead of their cruiserweight boxing match, in Anaheim, Calif., June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., left, throws a punch at Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match, in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., left, throws a punch at Jake Paul during their cruiserweight boxing match, in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. poses for photographers during a weigh-in, in Las Vegas, May 5, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. poses for photographers during a weigh-in, in Las Vegas, May 5, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Canelo Alvarez, right, of Mexico, hits Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., of Mexico, during their catch weight boxing match, in Las Vegas, May 6, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Canelo Alvarez, right, of Mexico, hits Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., of Mexico, during their catch weight boxing match, in Las Vegas, May 6, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. attends a news conference in Las Vegas, May 3, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. attends a news conference in Las Vegas, May 3, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. enters the ring before fighting Sergio Martinez for the WBC middleweight title fight, in Las Vegas, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. enters the ring before fighting Sergio Martinez for the WBC middleweight title fight, in Las Vegas, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, lands a punch against Sergio Martinez during the WBC middleweight title fight, in Las Vegas, Sept. 15, 2012. Martinez won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, lands a punch against Sergio Martinez during the WBC middleweight title fight, in Las Vegas, Sept. 15, 2012. Martinez won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, of Mexico, talks with his father, legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, left, at a news conference to promote his upcoming middleweight championship boxing match with Sergio Martinez, of Argentina, in Los Angeles, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., right, of Mexico, talks with his father, legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, left, at a news conference to promote his upcoming middleweight championship boxing match with Sergio Martinez, of Argentina, in Los Angeles, July 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
Canelo Alvarez, of Mexico, right, celebrates after defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., of Mexico, in a catch weight boxing match in Las Vegas, May 6, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Canelo Alvarez, of Mexico, right, celebrates after defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., of Mexico, in a catch weight boxing match in Las Vegas, May 6, 2017. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. takes part in a press conference in Mexico City,Feb. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. takes part in a press conference in Mexico City,Feb. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Sebastian Zbik of Germany connects with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. of Mexico during their WBC World Middleweight title boxing match, in Los Angeles, June 4, 2011. Chavez, Jr. won by majority decision. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Sebastian Zbik of Germany connects with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. of Mexico during their WBC World Middleweight title boxing match, in Los Angeles, June 4, 2011. Chavez, Jr. won by majority decision. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, 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 their WBC World Middleweight title boxing match, in Los Angeles, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, 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 their WBC World Middleweight title boxing match, in Los Angeles, June 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., left, has his hand taped by trainer Freddie Roach before a media workout in Los Angeles, May 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., left, has his hand taped by trainer Freddie Roach before a media workout in Los Angeles, May 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez, left, of Mexico kisses his son, Julio Jr., during a weigh-in at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, May 27, 2005. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Julio Cesar Chavez, left, of Mexico kisses his son, Julio Jr., during a weigh-in at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, May 27, 2005. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. top, celebates with his team after defeating with U.S. Jose Celaya during their Continental Americas super welterweight title fight of the World Boxing Council (WBC) in Leon, Mexico, Feb. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Mario Armas, File)
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. top, celebates with his team after defeating with U.S. Jose Celaya during their Continental Americas super welterweight title fight of the World Boxing Council (WBC) in Leon, Mexico, Feb. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Mario Armas, File)
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