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The Guardian // Sport

Vergil Ortiz Jr sues Golden Boy in dispute tied to stalled Jaron Ennis talks

Friday 16th January 2026, 6:41PM

Ortiz claims Dazn deal expiry allows contract exitGolden Boy disputes termination, cites renewal talksLawsuit alleges lost earnings and fight opportunitiesVergil Ortiz Jr has filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions, seeking to end his relationship with Oscar De La Hoya’s company amid stalled negotiations for what he views as a career-defining fight against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.Ortiz, the unbeaten World Boxing Council interim junior middleweight champion, filed the complaint on Thursday in US district court in Nevada, asking a judge to confirm that his promotional agreement with Golden Boy has been terminated and alleging that the promoter breached the contract and interfered with his earning potential. Continue reading...

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