Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested for illegal possession of an assault rifle this weekend in L.A. … after cops were called to the scene by a concerned fan who believed the boxer may be a danger to himself or others.
TMZ Sports has learned the 37-year-old former champ, son of the legendary Mexican pugilist Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., was taken into custody by LAPD around 1:30 PM … after Jr. permitted responding officers to enter his home, where they located the illegal rifle.
Law enforcement sources tell us the weapon was an untraceable “ghost gun.”
Chavez Jr. was ultimately transported to the Valley Jail in Van Nuys … where the 6’1″, 170 lb. fighter was booked.
It’s not the first time people around Julio have feared for his safety. In fact, Chavez Sr. recently opened up about fears his son could lose his life if he continues down the same path.
Chavez Jr. a former WBC middleweight champion in 2011, last fought in December 2021, when he beat David Zegarra.
Drugs / alcohol + CTE
An awful combination
He could not control the money
Could just be a bada$$. The big house is full of these guys. He was always well known for his issues with (lack of) discipline. Maybe nothing to do with Boxing.
I am sure his father will bail him out regardless of the legal scenario. His father always cleans up his problems.
sad case. they make it worse by constantly being on social media . money and fame don’ t equal happiness or peace.
Cartel.
More truth than you know jr gonna find out that his cartel poser buddy friend disappeared really quick when when cops and jail are around the corner
This could be a blessing in disguise, I hope JCC Jr. Can finally get all the help he needs
maybe at a early he thought he could walk in his dad’s shoes, and we don’t know what life was like living and being raised by a boxing all time great, yes i’m sure he lived a what ever you want life but the boxing was it what jr. wanted or dad wanted and he could’nt compete in away with dad’s passion for the sport, hard to say, also jr. might be one of those out of control rich kids that sr. tried to reach thru boxing.
He’s not the first son of a great boxer but you don’t see them snorting drugs and walking around with assault rifles. Maybe he’s just not a good guy.
yes, good point
I find it hard to believe Chavez Jr was walking around at only 170…