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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Sues Golden Boy to Exit Contract

1/16/2026

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  • Vergil Ortiz Jr. filed a lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions to terminate his contract amid stalled negotiations for a fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis.
  • Ortiz alleges Golden Boy breached by not presenting multiple opponents and by withholding documents.
  • He argues that Golden Boy’s DAZN streaming deal expiration allows him to exit.
  • Golden Boy says Ortiz remains under contract and a renewal is being negotiated; Ortiz seeks damages for lost earnings.