Jake Paul stirred controversy after seemingly celebrating the ICE arrest of boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on social media.
Following news from TMZ that Chavez was detained for "expedited removal" from the United States, Paul took to X (formerly Twitter) to post an American flag emoji, which many interpreted as a show of celebration, possibly tied to Independence Day.
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— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 3, 2025
The timing of Paul’s tweet raised eyebrows, especially as he followed up with another cryptic post suggesting that "Canelo is next." This comment appeared to refer to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, a Mexican boxer who has recently been linked to an investigation involving money laundering and cartel connections, according to the Latin Times.
Canelo is next
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 3, 2025
Paul’s remarks come just days after he defeated Chavez Jr. in the ring, fueling speculation that Paul was hinting at a future match-up with Canelo, whom he may see as his next opponent. However, the controversial posts left many wondering about the true intention behind the timing.
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Chavez Jr. was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday after a warrant was issued in Mexico related to alleged weapons trafficking and cartel ties.
ICE flagged Chavez as a “public safety threat” earlier this year, and he became eligible for deportation on June 27 due to multiple fraudulent statements on his immigration application.
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Paul’s cryptic tweets have added fuel to the fire surrounding both Chavez’s legal troubles and his own career path.
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