Judge to Weigh Golden Boy Restraining Order Friday as Ortiz–Ennis Fight Stalls

Overview

• An emergency temporary restraining order granted on Feb. 13 bars Vergil Ortiz Jr. from signing third‑party promotional or fight contracts, pausing negotiations for a Jaron Ennis bout.
• Ortiz’s Feb. 18 opposition includes DAZN COO Ed McCarthy’s declaration stating Golden Boy’s long‑term DAZN contract expired Dec. 31 and no new long‑term deal has been formally agreed, approved or signed.
• Court filings say the TRO blocked Ortiz from accepting a Matchroom three‑fight offer guaranteeing at least $12 million and potentially near $20 million, as well as another promoter’s three‑fight deal guaranteeing $16 million.
• Golden Boy’s Feb. 19 reply asks the court to keep the order, argues McCarthy’s declaration is conflicted due to his ownership interest in Matchroom, and cites DAZN and Matchroom’s newly announced five‑year exclusive broadcast agreement.
• Friday’s Nevada hearing will decide whether to dissolve the order, a ruling that will determine if Ortiz can sign and whether an April 18 Ennis fight can move toward confirmation.