Mexican authorities released boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as he awaits trial for alleged cartel ties.
His lawyer, Ruben Fernando Benitez, confirmed Chavez Jr. returned home to his family in Hermosillo, Sonora.
A judge allowed the 39-year-old former champion to continue his legal process outside detention.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Chavez Jr. appeared in court on Saturday, where Judge Enrique Hernandez Miranda reviewed the case.
Benitez stated prosecutors presented no evidence to support the charges against his client.
Chavez Jr.’s legal team and family have consistently denied all cartel-related accusations.
Background and Allegations
Chavez Jr. faced detention by U.S. immigration authorities in July after losing to influencer Jake Paul.
Mexican prosecutors claim he acted as a henchman for the Sinaloa Cartel, designated a foreign terrorist group by the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed prosecutors are investigating arms trafficking and organized crime charges against the boxer.
Chavez Jr. remains free while authorities continue building their case.
