US EditionVergil Ortiz Jr Sues Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions
Ortiz alleges breaches by Golden Boy tied to failed Ennis fight talks and DAZN deal changes, seeking contract termination and damages after extending in May 2024.
- On Thursday, Vergil Ortiz Jr. filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Nevada seeking to end his promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, alleging breach and interference after failed Jaron 'Boots' Ennis negotiations.
- After failed Ennis negotiations, Ortiz's team says promoter interference wrecked the deal as Oscar De La Hoya publicly demanded a 60-40 split with Eddie Hearn and threatened to move on.
- Ortiz's complaint points to DAZN changes and personal conduct as grounds to void the deal, alleging Oscar De La Hoya's substance abuse, weekly Instagram rants, and manager Rick Mirigian's public clash.
- If a court frees him, Vergil Ortiz Jr., the WBC interim super welterweight champion known as 'The Texas Machine', could break from Golden Boy Promotions to pursue high-profile fights.
- With counsel who once sued Golden Boy, Ortiz's filing recalls Alvarez's 11-fight, $365 million dispute with Golden Boy and DAZN, highlighting Turki Alalshikh's influence in boxing.
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U.S. boxer Vergil Ortiz Jr. filed a lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions to terminate his contract with the company that runs Óscar de la Hoya, alleging breach of contract by the promoter.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. seeks to cancel contract with Golden Boy Promotions
Vergil Ortiz Jr. suing Golden Boy Promotions, with the aim to void contract Vergil Ortiz Jr. is requesting the termination of his promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and is suing for breach of contract and “interference with [prospective] economic advantage” after failed negotiations for a fight with Jaron “Boots” Ennis. […]
Oscar De La Hoya issues firm response to Vergil Ortiz Jr lawsuit
Oscar De La Hoya has hit back strongly at a lawsuit filed on behalf of Vergil Ortiz Jr, insisting the unbeaten super-welterweight remains under contract with Golden Boy Promotions and accusing Ortiz’s management of engineering the dispute. Ortiz has taken legal action in an attempt to exit his deal with Golden Boy, a move that […] The post Oscar De La Hoya issues firm response to Vergil Ortiz Jr lawsuit appeared first on Boxing News.
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