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Oscar De La Hoya has hit back at Vergil Ortiz Jr., saying he is still under contract, after the latter filed a lawsuit. Ortiz Jr. is looking for a way out of his partnership with Golden Boy Promotions.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 16

V. Ortiz suing Golden Boy, seeks to void contract

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is suing Golden Boy Promotions for breach of contract, seeking to end the relationship amid failed negotiations for a fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis.

Boxing News / NY Fights / January 16

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Golden Boy

In November, Vergil Ortiz Jr. called Jaron “Boots” Ennis into the ring after his second-round knockout of Erickson Lubin. Fight fans everywhere cheered and looked forward to the best fight in American boxing coming their way in 2026.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Golden Boy Is Getting Sued By One Of His Top Fighters

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is stepping into the most consequential battle of his career and this one won’t be settled by punches. Ortiz has filed a lawsuit in U.S.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 16

Vergil Ortiz Jr Sues Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions

For the entire last few months, Oscar De La Hoya has been taking aim at Jaron 'Boots' Ennis for his failure to sign a bout agreement with Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Xander Zayas predicts outcome

The super welterweight division continues to present many possible mouthwatering matchups. Xander Zayas recently won the vacant WBO super welterweight title, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Would Prefer ‘Dream Fight’ With Errol Spence Over Jaron Ennis

There’s only one name most fans are calling for when it comes to Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s next opponent. But despite a face-to-face moment in the ring with Jaron “Boots” Ennis immediately after dismantling Erickson Lubin last Saturday.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 10

Ortiz–Ennis Negotiations Begin as De La Hoya Declares: 'We Have the Upper Hand'

FORT WORTH, Texas — It didn’t take long after Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s emphatic second-round knockout of Erickson Lubin for business to take center stage. While

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 10

What’s Next For Vergil Ortiz Jr.?

Vergil Ortiz Jr. secured a second-round knockout against Erickson Lubin, as we look at what could be next for him. The win meant he retained his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title, extending Ortiz’s undefeated record to 24-0.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 9

Vergil Ortiz Jr. flattens Erickson Lubin in 2, clears runway for 'Boots' Ennis

FORT WORTH, Texas — One perfect right hand changed everything. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs) vaporized Erickson Lubin (27-3, 19 KOs) at 1:30 of Round 2, retaining his WBC interim 154-pound title and setting the table for a long-teased showdown with Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 7

Oscar De La Hoya Believes Boots Ennis Will Duck Vergil Ortiz Jr.

The calendar year’s most significant junior middleweight bout lands in Fort Worth on Saturday as Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) meets Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) at Dickies Arena with Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) and promoter Eddie Hearn watching from ringside.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 7

Oscar De La Hoya Sends Warning To Eddie Hearn And Jaron Ennis Ahead Of Vergil Ortiz Jr Fight

Vergil Ortiz Jr. will put his perfect 23-0 record on the line on Saturday as he takes on former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (27-2). The fight will see Ortiz Jr.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 7

Oscar De La Hoya on Why Vergil Ortiz Jr Is The ‘Next Superstar In Boxing’

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) is the next top dog in boxing, according to the ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya. With barely a day remaining for The Texas Machine’s title defence against Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs), the promoter is hopeful that it will lead him to greater heights in the sport.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin press conference quotes and fight prediction

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) and Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) will soon clash in a 12-round super welterweight contest. Their bout headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin Final Presser – ‘A Knockout Every Time’

WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin held their final presser ahead of their November 8 bout. Ortiz successfully claimed the interim belt with a grueling majority decision win over Serhii Bohachuk last August, where he had to get off the canvas to avoid the first defeat of his career.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 7

Erickson 'Hammer' Lubin aims to wreck Vergil’s Ennis plans on Nov. 8

The pre-fight narrative around Vergil Ortiz Jr. has been simple: beat Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin on November 8 and march straight into a mega-fight with Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 4

Vergil Ortiz Jr.: 'I’ve already said yes' — blames Team Ennis for delays to 2026 super-fight

Vergil Ortiz Jr. says the holdup in making a blockbuster clash with Jaron “Boots” Ennis isn’t on his side. Speaking on Inside The Ring ahead of Saturday’s DAZN main event vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 28

Jaron Ennis shares his honest take on Vergil Ortiz Jr’s best attribute

On October 11, live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, Jaron Ennis made a successful debut at super welterweight, stopping Uisama Lima in the first round.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 30

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Responds To Claims That He 'Ducked' Jaron Ennis

Former unified world welterweight champion Jaron Ennis (34-0) is set to make the move up a division when he takes on Uisma Lima (14-1) in Philadelphia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 23

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Vs. Erickson Lubin – How Does It Play Out?

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) boxes Erickson Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) on November 8, as we look at how the fight could play out. Ortiz enters the fight with a win over Israil Madrimov to retain his WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Belt.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 21

Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin Set for Nov. 8 in Fort Worth

Junior middleweight clash is officially on the books. Vergil Ortiz Jr. will defend his WBC interim title against Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin on Nov. 8 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, live on DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions announced Thursday.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / August 21

Vergil Ortiz Jr Returns Home to Face Erickson Lubin on Nov. 8 DAZN Card

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin is set for Saturday, November 8, live on DAZN from Dickies Arena in Forth Worth, Texas. Ortiz (23-0, 21 KOs) will defend his WBC interim super welterweight title against Lubin (27-2, 19 KOs) on a Golden Boy promotions card in association with ProBox.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Shakur Stevenson Calls for Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. Showdown

Shakur Stevenson has expressed interest in seeing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis face Vergil Ortiz Jr. next, suggesting that Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) is “too dominant” for anyone else at 147 lbs if he remains in the division.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 25

Oscar De La Hoya Reveals Future Fight Plans for Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) is fast becoming one of the most feared fighters, always prepared to face anyone. His previous health problems, which kept him out of the ring following his win over Michael McKinson until his controversial early KO win over Frederick Lawson appear behind him.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 24

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Has Officially Reached The Next Level

Interim WBC junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) has reached a new level in his career with his unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov (10-2-1, 7 KOs) on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 10, 2024

Ortiz Jr. Ready To Hurt Bohachuk – ‘I Am Still One Of The Best’

Vergil Ortiz Jr. will box Serhii Bohachuk for the WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Belt on August 10. Ortiz was scheduled to face Tim Tszyu on the Terence Crawford vs.