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Federal Court Orders Arbitration in Ortiz-Golden Boy Dispute

3/4/2026

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A federal court ordered arbitration between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions.
The case concerns section 10(g) of Ortiz's Promotional Rights Agreement, allowing termination if Golden Boy's distribution with DAZN ends.
A key question is whether that distribution relationship ended on December 31, 2025.
Golden Boy argues the contract remains valid and notes upcoming events with DAZN.
The arbitration will define 'distribution relationship' and may determine Ortiz's contractual status.

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Story summary

A federal court ordered arbitration between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions.
The case concerns section 10(g) of Ortiz's Promotional Rights Agreement, allowing termination if Golden Boy's distribution with DAZN ends.
A key question is whether that distribution relationship ended on December 31, 2025.
Golden Boy argues the contract remains valid and notes upcoming events with DAZN.
The arbitration will define 'distribution relationship' and may determine Ortiz's contractual status.