Ortiz Vs. Golden Boy Update

Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s (24-0, 22 KOs) lawsuit with Golden Boy Promotions will shift to mandatory arbitration on July 14 in Las Vegas, effectively freezing the boxer’s career until the summer.

Following a ruling by Judge Cristina D. Silva in Las Vegas, Ortiz has been barred from negotiating with third parties—including Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing—while the dispute over his promotional agreement is resolved. The dispute prevented a Jaron Ennis fight, as Boots will now face Xander Zayas on June 27 in a unification clash.

The legal battle centers on whether Ortiz had the right to terminate his contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s company following the reported expiration of Golden Boy’s deal with DAZN on December 31, 2025. Judge Silva granted Golden Boy’s motion for a preliminary injunction and compelled the case to private arbitration.