LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. – days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul – for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application, officials said Thursday.
Chávez was detained in front of his home on Wednesday and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said.
Here’s what to know about this arrest:
The 39-year-old boxer is a former middleweight champion hails from Mexico. His father, Julio César Chávez, is one of the most beloved athletes in Mexican history and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
The son has battled drug addiction for much of his lengthy boxing career, failing drug tests, serving suspensions and egregiously missing weight while being widely criticized for his intermittent dedication to the sport.
The younger Chavez still rose to the heights, winning the