Omar Chavez dealt with a relapse involving marijuana use, leading him to seek help at the rehabilitation clinic run by his father, Julio Cesar Chavez, in Tijuana. Meanwhile, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. encountered legal troubles resulting in his deportation from the USA. He now remains on probation in Mexico. These issues delayed their return to boxing, but according to their father, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., the top priority was ensuring both brothers were healthy before anything else.
“He is aware that he messed up; he is going to be there for at least a month. While he is going to prepare because Julio and he are going to fight,” Chavez Sr. told Adela Micha. “First is their health. Then boxing.”
Now with sights set on January 2026, the family hopes this marks an opportunity for sporting redemption amidst an ongoing interest in restoring the [Chavez family's](https://www.lasaga.com/adela-micha-interview) legacy in boxing. Both brothers face significant challenges as they strive to rebuild their careers and regain some of the glory associated with the family name.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who faced a loss against Jake Paul previously, enters this new phase looking towards what fans view as an important period of reconstruction and rehabilitation – not just personally but professionally as well – aiming again for victories within the squared circle.