Overview
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. has filed a federal case in Nevada seeking to void his Golden Boy deal, alleging breach of contract and interference with earnings.
- Golden Boy says the contract is valid, calls Ortiz not a free agent, and vows to aggressively defend the agreement while accusing Ortiz’s side of being in breach.
- Oscar De La Hoya maintains negotiations for a Jaron “Boots” Ennis bout should continue, saying he pushed for a 60–40 split with an added 5% to the winner.
- Ortiz’s attorney argues Golden Boy’s DAZN agreement expired in December, while Golden Boy says it is negotiating a new deal for 2026–27 that preserves its rights.
- De La Hoya blames outside influences for the rift, criticizes manager Rick Mirigian, and warns he will act against anyone interfering with what he says is a valid contract.