Whenever the name Julio Cesar Chavez appears, fans are immediately transported back to some of boxing’s greatest fight nights. The Mexican icon faced some of the biggest names in the sport. In comparison, his son, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s, name invariably invokes memories of one or the other controversy. A former middleweight champion, he couldn’t match the boxing legacy of his father. His career was marked by inconsistency, setbacks, and personal struggles. After a three-year hiatus, he appeared to be steering his career back on course.

On June 28, he stepped into the ring to face Jake Paul. Though he lost the duel, the MVP-Golden Boy card on DAZN PPV nonetheless proved a decent money spinner. But just when talk about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.‘s next venture could gain traction, unexpected news arrived. Chavez Jr. found himself amid a new legal case. Reportedly, authorities arrested him and deported him to Mexico for his alleged involvement in organized crime. Weeks later, the plotline now witnesses a fresh twist. Despite the challenges, the former champion is gearing up for a ring return.

Mexican news portal LatinUS shared breaking news some time ago. “Julio César Chávez Jr. will return to boxing in December despite facing on probation his process for organized crime,” the tweet read. A detailed op-ed provided some more details.

It appears Chavez Jr.’s father, legend Julio Cesar Chavez, made an announcement that both his sons – Chavez Jr. and Omar Chavez – would return for a fight on December 13. It will take place in the central Mexican city of San Luis Potosí. What’s more, the boxing great may likely feature in an exhibition fight on the same card!

“Everything’s fine, thank God. Don’t add fuel to the fire. I’ll give you a scoop: my son Julio and my son Omar are going to fight in San Luis Potosí on December 13th, and maybe I’ll have an exhibition fight there,” he’s reported to have said.

Chavez Sr. emphasized that both sons are in good physical condition, clean, motivated, and in therapy.

A snapshot of Chavez Jr.’s rollercoaster career

He asked the media not to pressure him with questions about Jr.’s legal troubles. Speaking about Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez reflected, “Yes, he’s still going to therapy. He’s very motivated, and he’s calm, thank God, and happy because everything’s going to be okay, God willing, right? The most important fight of his life is down there.”

According to the story, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was released on parole. Because he’s on probation, there are legal limits on what he can do. One of those restrictions: he cannot leave Mexico without getting special authorization. So his legal team said they will request permission so he can participate in boxing events.

Chavez Jr. lost the headliner at the Honda Center unanimously. He returned to the ring after an 11-month layoff that followed his victory over former UFC fighter Uriah Hall, incidentally on the Jake Paul-Mike Perry card.

He made his professional debut back in 2003. Eight years later, he became a world title holder for the first time. However, the 2012 loss to Sergio Martinez changed the narrative. A downward spiral followed; the defeat to Canelo Álvarez perhaps exacerbated it.

In 2021, after a surprise loss to former UFC legend Anderson Silva, he won a twelve-rounder against David Zegarra. It took Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. three years before he could return to active fighting.

Fans should stay tuned as further developments emerge in Chavez Jr.’s intriguing story. Do you think Chavez Jr. should consider retirement?