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De La Hoya Backs Ennis-Ortiz Fight Amid Legal Hurdles

1/24/2026

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Oscar De La Hoya, promoter for Golden Boy, has shifted to support a Jaron 'Boots' Ennis–Vergil Ortiz Jr. showdown.
At a press conference, he pledged to work toward making the fight and praised Ortiz.
Trainers Robert Garcia and Derek 'Bozy' Ennis say the bout could occur in 2026, pending Ortiz's lawsuit against Golden Boy.
The lawsuit remains a significant hurdle to negotiations, though both sides express mutual enthusiasm for the matchup.

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Story summary

Oscar De La Hoya, promoter for Golden Boy, has shifted to support a Jaron 'Boots' Ennis–Vergil Ortiz Jr. showdown.
At a press conference, he pledged to work toward making the fight and praised Ortiz.
Trainers Robert Garcia and Derek 'Bozy' Ennis say the bout could occur in 2026, pending Ortiz's lawsuit against Golden Boy.
The lawsuit remains a significant hurdle to negotiations, though both sides express mutual enthusiasm for the matchup.