Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been detained by federal immigration agents and could soon be deported, according to the Department of Homeland Security in an announcement shared today.

Federal officials said Chávez was arrested in Studio City on Wednesday and that the department is processing him for expedited removal from the U.S. They said Chávez entered the country in August 2023 legally with a B2 tourist visa that expired in February 2024.

The arrest came days after Chávez lost a match against Youtube star and boxer Jake Paul in Anaheim.

The Department of Homeland Security reported that Chávez has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in “organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives.” The department accuses the athlete of being an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel.