Boxing Champ Turned Cartel Enforcer? Julio César Chávez Jr Accused of Torturing Rivals for Sinaloa Gang
In a dramatic fall from grace, former world boxing champion Julio César Chávez Jr, son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez Sr, is now facing explosive allegations of working as an enforcer for the notorious Sinaloa cartel. According to a damning indictment by Mexico’s attorney general, Chávez Jr allegedly used his fighting skills to torture rival gang members—a shocking twist for an athlete once celebrated for his prowess in the ring.
Arrested in the U.S., Accused in Mexico
Chávez Jr, 39, was arrested in California on 2 July by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. He is now facing deportation proceedings due to cartel affiliations, an expired visa, and an active Mexican arrest warrant for weapons trafficking and organized crime.
According to ICE, Chávez...