May 3rd 2024.
After their intense boxing match last month, it was revealed that Ryan Garcia had tested positive for a banned substance. This news came as a shock to fans and the boxing community, as Garcia had just defeated his opponent, Devin Haney, by a majority decision. According to reports from ESPN, Garcia had tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, not only the day before the fight but also on the day of the match itself.
The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association sent a letter to both fighters and their camps, informing them of the positive test results. This news was further confirmed by multiple sources, including journalist Dan Rafael, who reported on the details of the tests. It was discovered that Garcia had failed two urine tests - one on April 19 and another on April 20 after the fight. The April 19 sample also showed a "screened positive" result for another banned substance, 19-Norandrosterone, pending further analysis.
Garcia now has 10 days to request for the B sample to be tested at his own expense. This added to the controversy surrounding the young boxer, who not only struggled with making weight for the fight but now faced allegations of doping as well. In his social media account, Garcia vehemently denied the accusations, calling it "fake news" and comparing it to the false claims made by former US President Donald Trump.
However, his opponent Devin Haney did not take this lightly and released a statement to ESPN, expressing his disappointment and frustration at Garcia's actions. Haney stated that it was "unfortunate" that Garcia had cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting with a banned substance. He also pointed out that Garcia had not only tested positive once but twice, and that this was not a matter to be taken lightly. Haney also reminded Garcia that the sport of boxing is dangerous and that people have died in the ring, emphasizing that it is not a joke.
This news also affected the outcome of the fight, as Garcia's positive test results meant that he was ineligible to win the WBC title that was on the line. Despite this, Haney still fought with determination and put up a good fight, even after being knocked down three times by Garcia during the match. This was Haney's first defeat, and it was a significant blow to his career. However, he showed sportsmanship by acknowledging his opponent's skill, even though it was now tainted by the use of banned substances.
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