Ryan Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney is now under controversy due to a positive for Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
Sources reveal that Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a banned performance enhancer, according to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).
The fight resulted in Garcia’s majority decision win last month at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Garcia achieved three knockdowns and won the WBC super lightweight title. However, his triumph is now questioned due to the doping allegation.
Following the disclosure of the failed drug test, Garcia has 10 days to request a retest of his B-sample. Adding to the complexity, reports suggest an initial test might have detected 19-norandrosterone, another prohibited substance, though confirmation is pending.
Despite losing the fight, Haney keeps his title since Garcia did not meet the required weight. Garcia’s once-celebrated victory is now overshadowed by the doping scandal, putting his boxing career and reputation at risk.
At 25, Garcia faces serious backlash over these doping allegations, jeopardizing his status in the sport. Haney, now 31-1 with 15 knockouts, deals with the repercussions of a loss marred by suspicions of his opponent’s unfair advantage.
