Ryan Garcia Tests Positive for Banned Substances After Haney Fight
The saga surrounding Ryan Garcia continues as multiple sources confirm that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs following his victory against Devin Haney just ten days ago.
Initial Reports
Boxing journalist Dan Rafael was the first to report that Garcia tested positive for ostarine, a substance that mimics the effects of anabolic steroids. Later developments revealed that ostarine was detected in Garcia’s VADA tests (The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) both on the day of the match and the day before, according to VADA’s own announcements.
Testing Procedures and Implications
ESPN reported that Garcia now has ten days to request the testing of his so-called B-sample. When conducting drug tests, typically an A-sample and a B-sample are taken. If the B-sample tests negative, Garcia could argue that a mistake occurred.
Additional Allegations
Mike Coppinger of ESPN also mentioned that Garcia tested positive for 9-norandrosterone, a metabolite of nandrolone, an anabolic steroid. This second positive result remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Garcia’s Peculiar Behavior
In the lead-up to his fight with Haney, Garcia became a major talking point in the combat sports world, largely due to his mental health and odd behaviors on social media and in interviews, which raised concerns about his fitness to compete.
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Pre-Fight Antics and Aftermath
He missed weight at the weigh-ins and drank beer on stage, later claiming post-match that he had been smoking and drinking daily before the encounter, suggesting it was all an act for the cameras.
Underdog Triumph
Despite his antics and being the underdog, Garcia performed impressively in the ring, knocking Haney down three times and nearly securing a knockout victory. Haney, widely regarded as one of boxing’s big names, was previously undefeated.
Quotes Section
Dan Rafael: “Garcia tested positive for ostarine, a substance that mimics the effects of anabolic steroids.”
ESPN, VADA announcement: “Ostarine detected in Garcia’s VADA tests both on the day of the match and the day before.”
Mike Coppinger, ESPN: “Garcia also tested positive for 9-norandrosterone, a metabolite of nandrolone.”
This article highlights the ongoing controversies and challenges facing Ryan Garcia, raising serious questions about sports integrity and the athlete’s future in boxing.
Ryan Garcia tested positive for the PED Ostarine the day before and the day of his upset win over Devin Haney, per a VADA letter obtained by ESPN. Garcia has 10 days to request his B-sample be tested. A-sample also screened positive for 19-norandrosterone but unconfirmed.
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) May 2, 2024
