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Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by federal agents at his Studio City home in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.

DHS said the arrest stems from an active warrant in Mexico and allegations of links to the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel.

The arrest was four days after Chávez Jr. was defeated Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim by influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a 10-round cruiserweight fight.

The son of former multi-division boxing champ Julio César Chávez, 62, is accused of multiple "fraudulent statements" on an application for lawful permanent residence, DHS says.

Chávez Jr.'s attorney called the ICE operation "nothing more than another headline to terrorize the Latin community."

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported from the Uni

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