Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. just got himself into some serious trouble. He got deported from the US and is now sitting in a jail cell in Mexico. Talk about a wild ride!
It’s definitely causing a stir in the boxing world. Chavez Jr. has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career, but this is definitely a major low for the former champion.
Chavez Jr. was deported from an undisclosed location in America on August 18 … after 46 days in U.S. custody. Shortly before noon, he was transferred to a high-security prison in Hermosillo, Sonora.
JCC Jr. remains in Mexican custody.
Of course, the 39-year-old former WBC middleweight boxing champ and son of legendary pugilist, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., was initially arrested in Southern California on July 2 by Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement agents after Mexico issued a warrant for his arrest.
Chavez Jr. was accused of trafficking weapons, ammunition, and explosives … as well as having connections with cartel members.
The arrest came just days after Julio shared the ring with Jake Paul — a fight Chavez Jr. (54-7-1 w/ 1 NC) lost by unanimous decision.
At the time, throngs of fans got on JCC Jr. for his uninspired performance against The Problem Child … but boxing is now the least of Julio’s worries.
While it’s unclear exactly what charges he’s facing, the Federal Attorney General’s Office says he could face up to 40 years in prison if ultimately convicted.
It’s unclear what’s next for Chavez Jr. and how this will impact his future in boxing, but one thing’s for sure – he’s definitely made headlines with this latest news.
