FESC officers were looking for a stolen car when they stumbled upon Barraza's vehicle. They searched it and discovered the drugs. The boxer, known as "Fearsome" in the ring, ended up in custody and will face charges from the Attorney General's Office (FGR).
Barraza's arrest comes as a shock to many. The 22-1 fighter had just won a bout in June and was on the rise in the boxing world. He even had plans to join the same police force that arrested him. Barraza secured a position with FESC and was set to start in 2026.
"It's a real setback for a boxer who showed so much promise,"said a representative from Solo Boxeo, a boxing website that reported on the arrest.
The case raises questions about the pressures athletes face and the lure of quick money in the drug trade. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of drug trafficking in border cities like Tijuana.
As the legal process unfolds, Barraza's future in both boxing and law enforcement hangs in the balance. The FGR will determine the exact charges he'll face.
This arrest serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. One moment, Barraza was celebrating victories in the ring and planning a career in law enforcement. The next, he found himself on the wrong side of the law, facing serious charges that could derail both his boxing career and his plans to become a police officer.