Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. released on bail and undergoing rehabilitation

Chavez Jr. will be released on bail of $50,000 this Thursday, the Mexican’s lawyer said.

Advocate Guadalupe Valencia told the media that the former world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.will be released on bail this Thursday, begin a rehabilitation program and have a new hearing on February 15 for possession of an unregistered weapon found in his home last weekend, a crime to which he has pleaded not guilty.

The first court hearing was scheduled for this Thursday morning in Los Angeles. Julio Cesar Jr. with an initial bond of $75,000; However, the amount was reduced to $50,000 and his release was expected within hours, subject to the start of a rehabilitation program.

The lawyer told media near the Los Angeles property that they were satisfied with the judge’s decision and stressed that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. I had all the support of my family.

The first world middleweight champion in Mexican boxing history. Chavez Jr.was arrested Jan. 7 at his Los Angeles home for possession of an unregistered weapon after an alleged call from a neighbor who said he was concerned about the Sinaloa fighter, who has not been in the ring since December 2021 and has a professional record of 53 wins, including 34 by knockout, with one draw and six defeats.

Mexican boxing legend. Julio Cesar Chavezthanked for the support received and asked for confidentiality due to the complexity of the matter, and also expressed hope that this incident could allow the recovery of his son, whom he was trying to help recover.