Julio Cesar Chavez, the iconic Mexican boxer, has sparked attention with his latest revelations about friendships he formed during his boxing heyday. In a candid interview with Adela Micha on the La Saga channel, Chavez discussed his connections with notorious figures like Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, 'El Chapo' Guzman, and Amado Carrillo.
During the interview, Chavez emphasized the nature of these friendships. He described Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada as a "very good friend" and "a respectful man," noting that he maintained friendly relations but never accepted money or worked for them. The former champion shared similar sentiments about other drug lords, expressing that they treated him well because of what he represented in the boxing arena.
The meetings took place mainly in Culiacan, Sinaloa, where Chavez spent a significant portion of his career. Despite the heavy shadow cast by their criminal activities through associations to the [Sinaloa Cartel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinaloa_Cartel), Chavez portrayed them as having been respectful towards him.
Amidst these revelations about Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., another storyline unfolds involving his son, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Legal issues have recently emerged for Chavez Jr., linked to alleged connections with the Sinaloa Cartel. Despite facing such allegations from the Attorney General's Office, he remains free while the judicial process unfolds.
In terms of recent activity within the ring, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. squared off against Jake Paul in a highly-publicized fight that took place on June 28th. The younger Chavez's legal issues haven't seemed to slow down his endeavors in boxing—a field his father once dominated so thoroughly.
While some may question their associations, both father and son continue to navigate their complicated lives marked by fame and controversy within Mexico’s vibrant cultural landscape.
