Vergil Ortiz Jr. Sues Golden Boy to Void Contract After DAZN Deal Lapses

Overview

• Ortiz filed a federal complaint in Nevada seeking a declaratory judgment that his promotional agreement is terminated and requesting unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
• The lawsuit says Golden Boy’s DAZN partnership expired on December 31 and that Ortiz exercised his termination right on January 8 under a clause tied to that broadcaster deal.
• Golden Boy maintains Ortiz remains under contract, arguing that active renewal negotiations and exchanged drafts with DAZN for 2026–27 preserve its rights.
• Ortiz alleges Golden Boy breached duties by mishandling talks for a Jaron Ennis fight, failing to provide the required three opponent options per bout, and withholding documents from meetings with Matchroom and DAZN.
• Golden Boy says Ortiz’s side has violated the contract and vows an aggressive defense, while Ortiz is represented by Gregory M. Smith, who previously handled Canelo Álvarez’s dispute with the company.