Ryan Garcia Responds to Reports of Positive Anti-Doping Test for Ostarine
Ryan Garcia’s victory over Devin Haney last month was a major upset in the boxing world, but now it seems there may be a cloud hanging over the win. Reports have emerged that Garcia tested positive for the banned substance ostarine on the day prior and the day of the fight.
The news of the failed drug test has sparked a heated response from Garcia, who vehemently denied any wrongdoing in a social media Spaces session. He questioned the timing of the news, suggesting that it was released after his victory for a reason.
In response to the allegations, Garcia stated, “I know in my heart of hearts I didn’t cheat so I’m gonna keep trolling this s—t, this s—t is f—ing hilarious to me.” He also suggested that his recent meeting with former President Donald Trump may have played a role in the test results.
Devin Haney, Garcia’s opponent in the fight, also weighed in on the situation, expressing disappointment in Garcia’s reported actions. Haney emphasized the importance of clean fighting in the sport of boxing and called for Garcia to apologize to the fans.
The substance ostarine, for which Garcia tested positive, is a banned Performance Enhancing Drug that is used to increase strength and muscle growth. It is not FDA approved and is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for use by athletes.
As the boxing world awaits further developments in this story, the controversy surrounding Garcia’s victory over Haney continues to grow. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.