Ryan Garcia Tests Positive for Ostarine: What We Know and Reactions from the Boxing World

Ryan Garcia’s shocking upset win over Devin Haney last month was supposed to be the start of something big for the young Californian boxer. However, just when it seemed like his star was on the rise, Garcia has been hit with a major setback.

The 25-year-old tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in both pre and post-fight urine tests related to his bout with Haney. This news, reported by journalist Dan Rafael, has sent shockwaves through the boxing world and raised questions about Garcia’s victory.

If found guilty, Garcia could face a suspension and have his win overturned to a No Contest. This is not the first time a boxer has been caught using ostarine, as English boxer Amir Khan was hit with a two-year ban for the same offense.

Garcia, however, vehemently denied any wrongdoing in a social media post, claiming that the timing of the news was suspicious and questioning why it was only released after his victory over Haney.

His promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, also released a statement supporting Garcia and stating that they are working to determine how the positive test came about.

Devin Haney, Garcia’s opponent in the fight, responded to the news by condemning Garcia for cheating and disrespecting the sport of boxing. He emphasized the importance of clean fighting and expressed disappointment in Garcia’s actions.

The use of ostarine, a banned Performance Enhancing Drug, has once again brought the issue of doping in sports to the forefront. As the boxing world waits for further developments in this case, the future of Ryan Garcia’s career hangs in the balance.