Vergil Ortiz, Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Oscar De La Hoya & Golden Boy

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Vergil Ortiz Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions and its CEO Oscar De La Hoya for breach of contract and interference with earnings, seeking to terminate his promotional agreement and recover millions in lost earnings. The key allegations are as follows:

Contract Termination Right: Ortiz’s legal team (Gregory M. Smith) claims he has the right to end the contract because Golden Boy’s streaming agreement with DAZN expired on December 31, 2025...