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Julio Cesar Chavez made rival pay for ‘send him back to Mexico in a coffin’ threat with his best performance

Some believe that the legendary boxer was at his very best on this day in 1987. While Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has had some rough lows, it was always going to be difficult for him to live up to the legacy of his iconic father.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 20

Chavez Jr.’s Return Set For January 24

Ex-WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will box Angel Julián Sacco on January 24 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Chavez Jr.’s return will be his first fight since his unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul on June 28.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 11

Julio Cesar Chavez Gets Brutally Honest About Canelo Alvarez’s Decline

It's no secret that Canelo Alvarez didn't produce his best performance against Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, which resulted in Canelo suffering the third loss of his iconic professional career and losing his undisputed super middleweight belts.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 18

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s Return – Can He Bounce Back?

The President of the WBC Mauricio Sulaiman has supported Julio César Chávez Jr.’s return to the ring, which will take place on December 13 in San Luis

Girona FC News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Thanks Doctors for Saving His Life After 'Dangerous' Surgery

Fans can finally heave a sigh of relief. One of boxing’s greatest, Julio Cesar Chavez is hale and hearty. The former three-division champion underwent surgery to remove a stone in his urinary tract.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s Next Fight Date Revealed by Father Amid Painful Admission on Legal Troubles

Whenever the name Julio Cesar Chavez appears, fans are immediately transported back to some of boxing’s greatest fight nights. The Mexican icon faced some of the biggest names in the sport.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 23

Jake vs Tank Face to Face: Paul and Davis Light Up NYC

In the first of their face-to-face kickoff press conferences on Monday at Palladium Theater in New York City, Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis gave the fans what they wanted: a look at the two standing up close, face to face.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Julio Cesar Chavez survived a nasty headbutt to hand 26-0 fighter his first loss after missed referee call

Taking a headbutt to the eye didn’t stop Julio Cesar Chavez from taking down an undefeated title contender near the end of his legendary career. The Mexican boxing legend stepped into the ring for the 97th time in 1995 when he took on David Kamau in a WBC Light Welterweight title defense.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 7

Julio Cesar Chavez names boxing icon as the greatest fighter he ever faced inside the ring

Julio Cesar Chavez said one of his opponents was better than all the rest. In his exceptional career, the Mexican proved himself to be one of the greatest fighters to have ever entered the squared circle.

What’s Next For Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?

Following his deportation from the United States, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been released from custody in Mexico while he awaits trial. Chavez Jr.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / August 20

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. placed in maximum security prison in Mexico following U.S. deportation

After his deportation from the United States, well-known boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been thrown into a maximum security prison in Sonora, Mexico.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Deported Back To Mexico

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is back in Mexico after being deported from the United States in response to his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July. Reports indicate that Chavez Jr.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. jailed in Mexico after being deported from U.S.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported from the United States, and the professional boxer is now in custody in his native country.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 17

Floyd Mayweather shouldn’t be undefeated, claimed Julio Cesar Chavez… ‘He’s lost two fights’

Floyd Mayweather isn’t really undefeated in the eyes of Julio Cesar Chavez. In his astonishing career, ‘Money’ proved himself to be one of the greatest practitioners of the sweet science to have ever graced the sport.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 8

Shocking Allegations Surface Against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

According to a recent court filing. Julio César Chávez Jr. is accused of acting in service of Néstor Ernesto Pérez Salas, also known as “El Nini”, a high-ranking figure in the Sinaloa cartel.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Chavez Sr. Reacts To His Son’s Arrest – ‘He’s Innocent’

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. has spoken out in the aftermath of his son Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. getting arrested by ICE. Reports indicate the arrest took place on July 2, shortly after Chavez had lost to Jake Paul in their June 28 fight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 7

Shocking Details Reportedly Reveal What Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Did For Mexican Cartel

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) days after his defeat to Jake Paul. The Mexican was taken into custody due to his outstanding warrant in Mexico and allegations that he's affiliated with the Sinaloa Drug Cartel.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Video surfaces of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. being arrested

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested this week by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and a video has since emerged that shows the professional boxer being detained.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Attorney for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. addresses allegations

The attorney for boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has issued a statement about Chavez’s arrest at the hands of ICE.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. facing deportation following his arrest by ICE

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Boxing News / Field Level Media / July 3

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE officials

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by immigration authorities and is "being processed for expedited removal from the United States.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / June 30

Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. Criticizes Son's Performance In Loss To Jake Paul

It's no secret that the biggest reason why Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was chosen to fight against Jake Paul on June 28, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, is because of how much weight his name holds within the boxing world.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 26

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Vows To Quit Boxing

Julio César Chávez Jr. has lived a rollercoaster life both inside and outside the ring. From winning a world title to battling inconsistency, personal struggles with substance abuse, and public criticism, the son of a legend has had his share of highs and lows.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / June 14