Boxing legend Julio César Chávez defended his son in an interview with Mexican media after he was arrested in the U.S. and faces deportation.

Three-division world champion Julio César Chávez has defended his same-name son who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents outside his home in Los Angeles for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was detained and is in the process of being deported from the United States just days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout.