Homeland Security officials on Thursday said agents arrested Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Los Angeles after accusing the former middleweight champion of links to the Sinaloa cartel. Here’s what you need to know about the boxer cartel arrest:

The ICE arrest

Former middleweight champion detained for immigration violations:

The cartel connection

Sinaloa ties traced through boxer’s American wife:

The DHS statement

Officials emphasize no immunity for cartel affiliates:

The Mexican extradition

Mexico begins process to bring boxer home:

The recent fight

Chavez lost high-profile bout last weekend:

The visa timeline

Immigration violations span multiple years:

The fraudulent statements

Officials cite lies on immigration forms:

The criminal history

Boxer has prior convictions in California:

The weapons trafficking allegations

McLaughlin details specific criminal accusations:

The Biden administration criticism

DHS criticizes previous administration’s handling:

The boxing legacy

Family has legendary status in Mexican boxing:

The family response

Chavez family issues statement supporting son:

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