A judge in Mexico said boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will stand trial over alleged cartel ties and arms trafficking, but could await that trial outside of detention, the boxer’s lawyer said.

A Mexican judge on Saturday said Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. would go on trial for accusations of having cartel ties but could await that trial outside of detention, the boxer's lawyer said.

He is the son and namesake of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.