Julio César Chávez Jr. Released in Mexico, Faces Investigation
Boxing figure Julio César Chávez Jr. has been released from a prison in northern Mexico this Sunday. The news comes after his deportation from the United States in August, marking a new chapter in his legal situation. The son of the legendary Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez is awaiting trial. The accusations against him include alleged involvement with cartels and illegal arms trafficking in Mexican territory. Chavez Jr.’s release came after a judge in Hermosillo, a city located in northern Mexico, determined that it was not necessary to keep him in custody while the judicial process unfolds. However, the judge imposed an important restriction: the prohibition of leaving the country. A federal agent, who requested anonymity due to not being authorized to publicly declare, confirmed this information. In addition to the release, the judge set a three-month deadline for the continuation of the investigation of the case.Chávez Jr.’s detention in the United States occurred in July, after a high-profile boxing match against American Jake Paul in Los Angeles. Mexican authorities had an arrest warrant against him since 2023, but, according to statements, they had not been able to arrest him due to his frequent presence in U.S. territory. The case against Chávez Jr. is part of a broader investigation initiated by the Mexican prosecutor’s office in 2019, targeting the Sinaloa Cartel. This investigation covers organized crime, human trafficking, arms trafficking, and drug trafficking, and originated from a complaint filed by the United States.The accusations against my client are speculations and urban legends.
Rubén Fernando Benítez Álvarez, lawyer of Julio César Chávez Jr.
