Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., eldest son of Julio César Chávez, is set to step back into the ring, even as he remains on probation while facing trial for organized crime and arms trafficking.
The announcement came directly from Chávez Sr., who revealed that both Julio Jr. and his brother Omar Chávez are preparing for a joint card later this year. The patriarch, widely considered one of Mexico's greatest fighters, even hinted that he could lace up his gloves for an exhibition bout on the same night.
"Everything is fine, thank God. I'll give you a scoop. My son Julio and my son Omar are going to fight in San Luis Potosí on December 13. And maybe I'll get in the ring for an exhibition fight too," Chávez Sr. told reporters at Mexico City's international airport.
Boxing Return Amid Legal Troubles
The comeback will take place on December 13 in San Luis Potosí is surrounded by controversy. Just weeks ago, Chávez Jr. was released from a federal prison in Hermosillo, Sonora, where he was being held after deportation from the United States. A judge granted him conditional freedom while he awaits trial for alleged links to organized crime.
Authorities accuse the 38-year-old boxer of participating in clandestine arms trafficking, part of a broader investigation that the Mexican Attorney General's Office launched in 2019 against the Sinaloa Cartel. U.S. officials had flagged Chávez Jr. in connection with cross-border smuggling, and Mexican prosecutors eventually tied him to the case.
Under the terms of his probation, Chávez Jr. cannot leave Mexico without judicial authorization. His legal team has already signaled they will seek permission to allow him to fulfill sporting commitments, including the December fight.
Training and Recovery
Despite the cloud of legal uncertainty, Chávez Sr. insisted that his sons are physically and mentally prepared for the challenge.
"They are training, they are clean, they are going to therapy, they are motivated, and they are calm," the former champion said. "Julio's most important fight is outside the ring, but thanks to God, everything will be fine."
Images captured days after his release showed Chávez Jr. back in training at the Coliseo Boxing Club, appearing focused on his return. His father emphasized that both sons are determined to restart their careers and put their troubles behind them.
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