Home / Sports / Ortiz Jr. Camp Fires Back at Ennis' 'Moving On'
Ortiz Jr. Camp Fires Back at Ennis' 'Moving On'
13 Mar
Summary
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. cited his lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions for delays.
- Rick Mirigian accused Jaron Ennis of turning down the fight twice.
- Vergil Ortiz Sr. stated his son is spending his own money to fight.
Jaron Ennis' public declaration of 'moving on' from a potential fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. has ignited a sharp response from Ortiz Jr.'s team. Ennis had accused Ortiz Jr. of avoiding negotiations, a claim that the latter refuted by citing his ongoing lawsuit with Golden Boy Promotions.
Ortiz Jr. stated that his legal issues prevent him from fighting under anyone other than Oscar De La Hoya, whom he is trying to leave. His manager, Rick Mirigian, directly accused Ennis of being the one to delay and turn down the fight multiple times, calling him 'delusional.'
Vergil Ortiz Sr., Ortiz Jr.'s father, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that his son is personally investing significant funds into his lawsuit specifically to make the fight with Ennis possible. Despite the public back-and-forth, Ennis appears determined to move on, possibly due to concerns about the potential for Ortiz Jr. to remain inactive until late 2026 even after his legal battles conclude.
