Federal officials say famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges.

Chávez, formerly the world middleweight champion, was detained by immigration officials in California. He is wanted on organized crime charges in Mexico, DHS said.

The son of multidivision champ Julio César Chávez was wanted on an active warrant in Mexico, the Department of Homeland Security said.