The order landed as Ortiz’s team finalized a deal to face Jaron “Boots” Ennis on an April 18 Matchroom card. That fight only worked if Ortiz could sign where he wanted. The ruling shut that door before pen hit paper.
Ortiz believed Golden Boy’s expired DAZN agreement cleared the way forward. That broadcast deal ended December 31, 2025, and his side viewed it as the end of the promotional tie. Golden Boy disagreed and filed suit, arguing the promotional contract stands independent of any network arrangement. The restraining order shows the court found enough merit to intervene while the case proceeds.
Golden Boy moves to hold its contract
The timing wasn’t subtle. Ortiz’s manager was deep in talks for the Ennis fight, and the deal was close. Golden Boy went to court and stopped it. Nothing new can be signed until the contractual fight is resolved.
Ennis was lining up the kind of matchup that sorts out 147. That opportunity disappeared once the order hit. Now Ennis returns to the market for an opponent, and Ortiz remains sidelined while the legal process unfolds.
Golden Boy has not won the case. But they secured the immediate objective: Ortiz cannot leave. Nothing moves without the court’s say.
One thing is clear. Ortiz’s attempted exit is no longer a negotiation. It’s a courtroom fight now, and the timeline belongs to the judge.
Robert Segal is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24 with more than a decade of experience covering fight news, previews, and analysis. Known for his straightforward reporting and ringside perspective, he delivers authoritative coverage of champions, contenders, and emerging talent worldwide.