Julio César Chávez Jr. is a Mexican professional boxer born on February 16, 1986, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. He is the son of the legendary boxer Julio César Chávez, one of Mexico's most celebrated fighters. Chávez Jr. began his professional boxing career in September 2003 and quickly gained attention due to his family's boxing legacy. Chávez Jr. has had a notable career, becoming the WBC middleweight champion in 2011. His professional record includes 48 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 32 victories by knockout[2]. He has fought against prominent opponents such as Saul Alvarez and Sergio Martinez. Despite his achievements, his career has been marked by inconsistency, including a recent period where he went 6-5 in his fights[4]. In recent years, Chávez Jr. has been involved in high-profile bouts, including a split decision against former UFC champion Anderson Silva in 2021[2]. He also faced Jake Paul in a cruiserweight match in June 2025, losing by unanimous decision[2]. These events have kept him in the public eye, even as he navigates the challenges of maintaining a successful boxing career. Outside of boxing, Chávez Jr.'s personal life has faced challenges, including a recent arrest on gun charges before being released into a rehabilitation program[4]. Despite these challenges, he remains a figure of interest in the boxing world, both for his lineage and his continued participation in significant matches. As of June 2025, he is 39 years old and continues to be active in the sport[3].
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Julio César Chávez Jr., a well-known boxer, is detained by ICE and sparks ongoing protests. The heavy-handed tactics of ICE raise concerns about immigrant treatment.