Boxing bombshell: Ryan Garcia returns positive test for banned substance after defeating Devin Haney
Garcia tested positive for PED Ostarine the day before and day of the bout, VADA letter reveals
Ryan Garcia's upset win over Devin Haney has been thrown into question after it was revealed that the 25-year-old had tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine on the day before and day of the fight.
The revelation comes from a Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) letter obtained by . The letter states that Garcia's urine samples collected on July 16 and 17, 2023, both came back positive for Ostarine.
Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that is used to improve muscle mass and strength. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) because it can provide an unfair advantage in athletic competition.
Garcia's positive test could lead to a lengthy suspension from boxing. He could also be stripped of his WBC lightweight title.
The news of Garcia's positive test is a major blow to the boxing world. Garcia is one of the sport's rising stars, and his win over Haney was widely seen as a changing of the guard in the lightweight division.
It is now unclear what the future holds for Garcia. He will likely face a lengthy suspension, and he could potentially be stripped of his title. The positive test also casts a shadow over his legacy as a boxer.
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