Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested on July 2, 2025, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

The news comes shortly after Chavez’s loss to Jake Paul on June 28. He is currently being processed for expedited removal from the United States back to Mexico. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that the arrest stems from Chavez Jr. overstaying his visa.

Additionally, DHS alleges that Chavez Jr. made “multiple fraudulent statements” on his application for Lawful Permanent Resident status, which he filed based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen. DHS further states Chavez Jr. has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his “involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives.”

Footage has now been released showing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being arrested by ICE pic.twitter.com/jWHlgJSI8H

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DHS believes Chavez Jr. is “an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel,” a terrorist organization. Chavez Jr.’s attorney, Michael Goldstein, has denied the allegations, calling them “outrageous.” Goldstein also stated that Chavez Jr. is due to appear in court on July 7, 2025, in connection with prior gun possession charges.