Vergil Ortiz Jr Sues Promoter Over Stalled Ennis Fight and Broken Contract
The unbeaten junior middleweight champion has filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions, alleging that the promoter breached their contract and interfered with his earning potential. Ortiz claims that Golden Boy's stalled negotiations for a fight against Jaron 'Boots' Ennis have caused him significant harm, particularly during his prime years.
According to the complaint, Ortiz formally terminated his promotional agreement in January following the expiration of Dazn's broadcast partnership deal. However, Golden Boy disputes this claim, arguing that it remains under contract as they are actively negotiating a renewal covering 2026 and 2027. Ortiz maintains that these negotiations do not constitute a binding agreement, citing the need for a completed deal.
The lawsuit also alleges that Golden Boy interfered with Ortiz's ability to negotiate independently with other promoters by not presenting him with three opponent options before proposing Ennis. Furthermore, Ortiz claims that Golden Boy failed to disclose written documents generated during meetings involving Dazn and Matchroom Boxing, which related to the Ennis fight.
Golden Boy has responded by stating that they intend to defend the lawsuit and enforce their rights. The promoter maintains that Ortiz's claims are baseless and that Vergil is receiving bad advice from his lawyer and manager.
Ortiz is seeking unspecified damages for breach of contract, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. This lawsuit adds Ortiz to a growing list of elite fighters who have taken Golden Boy to court over contractual disputes, including Canelo Álvarez.
The Ennis fight has been widely anticipated, with both fighters holding interim championships at 154lb. The unification bout is seen as a prime opportunity for Ortiz and would have undoubtedly generated significant revenue. As the lawsuit unfolds, it remains to be seen how this dispute will be resolved and whether Golden Boy's involvement in the negotiations will change.
The unbeaten junior middleweight champion has filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions, alleging that the promoter breached their contract and interfered with his earning potential. Ortiz claims that Golden Boy's stalled negotiations for a fight against Jaron 'Boots' Ennis have caused him significant harm, particularly during his prime years.
According to the complaint, Ortiz formally terminated his promotional agreement in January following the expiration of Dazn's broadcast partnership deal. However, Golden Boy disputes this claim, arguing that it remains under contract as they are actively negotiating a renewal covering 2026 and 2027. Ortiz maintains that these negotiations do not constitute a binding agreement, citing the need for a completed deal.
The lawsuit also alleges that Golden Boy interfered with Ortiz's ability to negotiate independently with other promoters by not presenting him with three opponent options before proposing Ennis. Furthermore, Ortiz claims that Golden Boy failed to disclose written documents generated during meetings involving Dazn and Matchroom Boxing, which related to the Ennis fight.
Golden Boy has responded by stating that they intend to defend the lawsuit and enforce their rights. The promoter maintains that Ortiz's claims are baseless and that Vergil is receiving bad advice from his lawyer and manager.
Ortiz is seeking unspecified damages for breach of contract, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. This lawsuit adds Ortiz to a growing list of elite fighters who have taken Golden Boy to court over contractual disputes, including Canelo Álvarez.
The Ennis fight has been widely anticipated, with both fighters holding interim championships at 154lb. The unification bout is seen as a prime opportunity for Ortiz and would have undoubtedly generated significant revenue. As the lawsuit unfolds, it remains to be seen how this dispute will be resolved and whether Golden Boy's involvement in the negotiations will change.
Man, I think Vergil Ortiz Jr is just trying to get what he feels is owed to him 
. It's crazy that Golden Boy is disputing his termination of contract tho 
. I feel like this is gonna be a long and messy lawsuit 
. Both sides are just trying to protect their interests, but at the end of the day, Ortiz deserves some clarity on what's going on with his next fight 
. Maybe they can come to an agreement and we'll get that Ennis vs Ortiz unification bout sooner rather than later 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! 
Golden Boy Promotions are trying to push back but it seems like Ortiz has a solid case against them 
the stalled Ennis fight was meant to be a big one, now it's anyone's guess if it'll ever happen 
hope Vergil gets what he deserves 
. this lawsuit could set a precedent for other fighters in similar situations, so fingers crossed for Ortiz and his team 
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. I mean, if he thinks Golden Boy was holding him back on that deal then maybe he should've done more research 
. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out, but the thing is, Ortiz has been pretty vocal about wanting out of his contract for a while now 
Either way, I'm definitely following this one closely 
. I don't blame Vergil for suing them, he's got every right to fight for what's rightfully his 
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. I mean i get it, Ennis fight was the best thing 2 happen 2 Ortiz but c'mon Vergil ur not 2 proud 2 negotiate 4 yerself 
. Anyway, back to Ortiz... can't believe Golden Boy is trying to play dumb about the whole thing 
. It's all about the Benjamins, am I right? 
... but at the same time, Vergil's got some legit points about being presented with options and stuff 
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. Ortiz has been promoting himself on socials and looks really hungry for a unification bout, so if he doesn't get his way with Ennis, it might spark some other interest 
. Either way, I'm intrigued to see how this plays out in court! 
. Ortiz needs to get his money and move forward with his career 
. It's all about the Benjamins at the end of the day