De La Hoya is going into full on spiral into oblivion at the moment.
The former champion and boxing promoter is literally going from bad to worse in rapid record time in live time daily at the moment.
Ryan Garcia who fights this weekend against Mario Barrios confirmed his fight this weekend is the last one with De La Hoya as his promoter.
Now, more bad news.
Apparently some emergency meetings are taking place according to some on social media as we speak.
It is all happening now.
To see if the fight can be salvaged and staged by Matchroom without the involvement potentially of Oscar De La Hoya and or GBP possibly.
This is not confirmed yet but it is possible.
Here’s the facts on some details we know about for now:
- Matchroom deal: Three-fight offer from Matchroom Boxing, including Ennis fight on April 18, 2026 (Las Vegas, DAZN). Guaranteed ≥$12M, potential up to ~$20M with PPV/ticket upside.
- Other deal: Separate three-fight offer from another promoter, guaranteed $16M + sales upside.
- Legal block: Golden Boy got emergency TRO (Feb 13, 2026, Judge Cristina D. Silva, Nevada federal court) preventing Ortiz from signing third-party deals (including Ennis fight) to avoid contract breach.
- Opposition & hearing: Ortiz filed to dissolve TRO; emergency hearing set for Friday, February 20, 2026 — will decide if TRO lifted (allowing Matchroom to promote Ennis vs. Ortiz without Golden Boy) or extended.
- Fight status: Negotiations were advanced/near announcement before TRO halted it; outcome hinges on hearing. Situation ongoing amid broader Ortiz vs. Golden Boy lawsuit.
The situation is still ongoing but exciting for boxing fans nonetheless.
That the fight may still happen.
Time will tell but Ennis vs Ortiz remains a huge fight in the sport.
