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Omar Chávez Arrested in Mexico as Julio César Chávez Family Faces Another Legal Blow

Omar Chávez, the boxer son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez, was arrested Wednesday in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in a domestic violence case, marking the latest legal crisis for one of the most famous families in Latin American boxing.

Latin Times · May 21

Julio César Chávez Says Son Was Pressured Once to Act as Sinaloa Cartel Enforcer

"My son did not want to, but he said, 'Okay, I will hit him once, but forgive him.' He gave the person a light tap, and because of that they let him go," Julio César Chávez said.

Latin Times · Nov 9, 2025

Julio César Chávez Backs Son Amid Drug Trafficking Probe: 'If He Was a Narco, I'd Put Him in Jail Myself'

"Everyone who knows my son Julio knows perfectly well that he is not connected to a drug cartel or weapons or anything like that. Has he had addiction problems? Yes, indeed, just like me. But he is fighting it," Chávez Sr. said.

Latin Times · Oct 15, 2025