Vergil Ortiz Jr sues Golden Boy in dispute tied to stalled Jaron Ennis talks

• Ortiz claims Dazn deal expiry allows contract exit

• Golden Boy disputes termination, cites renewal talks

• Lawsuit alleges lost earnings and fight opportunities

Vergil Ortiz Jr has filed a federal lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions, seeking to end his relationship with Oscar De La Hoya's company amid stalled negotiations for what he views as a career-defining fight against Jaron Boots' Ennis.

Ortiz, the unbeaten World Boxing Council interim junior middleweight champion, filed the complaint on Thursday in US district court in Nevada, asking a judge to confirm that his promotional agreement with Golden Boy has been terminated and alleging that the promoter breached the contract and interfered with his earning potential.