Ryan Garcia Appeals Positive Drug Test: Next Steps Unveiled
Garcia’s Initial Positive Test and Response
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has vehemently denied taking performance-enhancing drugs and has now requested that his B-sample be analyzed, as reported by ESPN. Garcia tested positive on both the day before and the day after his highly publicized fight against Devin Haney.
The initial A-sample results revealed the presence of the performance-enhancing drug ostarine, according to an announcement by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). There are also unconfirmed reports that 19-norandrosterone was found in Garcia’s drug test, with further laboratory analysis pending. Garcia’s team has now requested the analysis of his B-sample as well.
Legal Team Awaits B-Sample Analysis
Ryan Garcia’s attorney, Darin Chavez, told ESPN that the B-sample will be opened and analyzed on May 22, with Garcia’s legal team present during the examination. According to Chavez, an early report indicated that 19-norandrosterone was not found in Garcia’s system, which they are using to argue that the B-sample will only show very low levels of ostarine.
“We are dealing with a known supplement contamination in the parts per billion, which did not give Ryan Garcia any performance-enhancing advantage whatsoever on the night of the match. We now await the B-sample testing for the presence of a low level of ostarine on May 22. He was negative 17 days earlier,” Chavez explained.
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Understanding Ostarine
Ostarine is known to enhance performance by helping athletes build muscle mass, reduce fat, increase endurance, and improve recovery abilities. It has been on the WADA list of banned substances since 2008 and was listed as an anabolic agent in 2022.
Implications of the B-Sample Results
WADA conducts two tests, known as the A-sample and B-sample. The B-sample serves as a safeguard to ensure that there has been no contamination in the lab or any other errors. Should Garcia’s B-sample come back negative, he could be immediately cleared of any suspicions.
However, if the B-sample also tests positive, it is up to Garcia and his legal team to present arguments for his innocence. Further positive results could risk Garcia facing a suspension, fines, and having his victory against Haney declared void. Garcia has stated that he would leave the sport if there were proof presented that he used doping substances.
Quotes Section
“We are dealing with a known supplement contamination in the parts per billion, which did not give Ryan Garcia any performance-enhancing advantage whatsoever on the night of the match. We now await the B-sample testing for the presence of a low level of ostarine on May 22. He was negative 17 days earlier.” – Darin Chavez, Garcia’s Attorney
