Jake Paul Celebrates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s Deportation with American Flag Emoji
Jake Paul jumped all over Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.'s deportation news.
In a surprising twist, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was detained by ICE agents in Studio City, Calif., days after his high-profile bout against internet celebrity Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The fight was scored 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92.
Cited for entering the U.S. illegally, Chavez Jr. faces deportation to Mexico, where an arrest warrant awaits him for alleged organized crime charges, according to ESPN.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Julio César Chávez Jr. attends Logan Paul Workout Showcase at Wild Card Boxing Club on October 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
The detention follows Paul’s unanimous decision victory over Chavez Jr. in a 10-round boxing match. The fight, already steeped in rivalry, has now been overshadowed by Chavez Jr.’s legal troubles, boosting the drama between the two.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, rose to fame as a former WBC middleweight champion but has faced mockery for inconsistent performances and legal troubles.
Never one to hold back, Paul rubbed salt in the wound Thursday, dropping a lone American flag emoji as Chavez Jr.’s deportation news went viral.
If Paul wanted a victory over Chavez, he ultimately stood over him and taunted him with this celebration. Paul is unapologetic.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Jake Paul and Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez face off at Honda Center on June 28, 2025 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
The provocative gesture underscores Paul’s disdain, further fueling their bitter feud and sparking heated reactions online.
Despite his growing record, Paul’s boxing career draws skepticism, with critics dismissing him as a YouTube star chasing clout in a sport that demands lifelong dedication.
Jake is still enjoying his Victory Lap.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Jake Paul (Red-Blue & white short) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Red & White short) exchange punches during their cruiserweight bout of the Premiere Boxing Championship on Saturday night at Honda Center in Anaheim of Los Angeles County, California United States on June 28, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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