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Julio César Chávez broke the silence and gave details about the arrest of his son Omar

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By Felix Jesus Mendoza

The Chávez family has been at the center of media attention this week after the arrest of Omar Chávez in CuliacánSinaloa. Given the various versions that circulated about the incident, Julio Cesar Chavez decided to speak publicly to clarify the facts and calm speculation about his son’s legal situation.

The legendary Mexican boxer, during a visit to Mexico City, offered a detailed explanation of the conflict that led to the arrest of the “Businessman.”

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According to Julio Cesar Chavezthe incident was overstated by public opinion and the media, moving away from what really happened in the private sphere.

🔥🎙 Julio César Chávez clarifies the situation of his son Omar, who was arrested yesterday and mentions that the situation is now resolved, after an incident with his ex-partner. 🥊

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— El Heraldo Deportes MX (@HeraldoDep_MX) Would possibly presumably 22, 2026

The version of events according to legend

In a video broadcast by The Sports Herald, Julio Cesar Chavez emphasized that the main problem lay in the nature of the relationship your son had.

“My son Omar’s case is a case that is already closed, thank God he is already home. The truth is he had a conflictive partner, a very toxic partner”stated the former world monarch.

According to what the boxer stated, the altercation escalated when Omar’s partner physically attacked him.

Given this situation, Omar Chávez reacted by pushing her, which was later interpreted and reported as an act of domestic violence.generating a spiral of accusations that culminated in his arrest.

“In an outburst she slapped her and Omar pushed her. Then the girl said and reported that Omar had hit her. It snowballed until it exploded.”he explained Julio Cesar Chavez in the same discipline materials cited by the sports media.

Staunch situation and exact status

After being transferred to the Aguaruto Penitentiary Center, Omar Chávez remained detained for a few hours while he voluntarily appeared to testify. Julio Cesar Chavez He clarified that his son went to the authorities because he had nothing to hide, regretting that the case became a media spectacle based on inaccurate information.

“There was a scandal that they had caught him here and there… and the bad temper. But thank God Omar is fine,” concluded the historic boxer.

Currently, the trial for the accusations of injuries and domestic violence continues, although Omar is facing the charges on probation.

After regaining his freedom, Omar Chávez has resumed his daily activities. The boxer has been seen resuming his exercise routine, practicing basketball with his family and participating in racquetball games, trying to return to normality while continuing to comply with the legal requirements established by the Sinaloa authorities.

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