Conor McGregor Slams Ryan Garcia After Failed Drug Test
Garcia’s Victory Over Haney Marred by Controversy
Ryan Garcia achieved a hard-fought victory over Devin Haney in a thrilling boxing match that went the distance, with Garcia winning by decision. However, it was revealed during the weigh-in that Garcia failed to make weight by 3 lbs (1.36 kg), resulting in Haney’s WBC super lightweight title not being at stake. Despite the weight issue, the bout proceeded, and Garcia later admitted that missing weight was a strategic move.
Historically, making weight has been a challenge for Garcia, who has previously attributed a loss to Gervonta “Tank” Davis to severe weight cutting and insufficient rehydration.
McGregor’s Initial Support for Garcia
Conor McGregor, who had supported Garcia following his loss to Davis, was seen in a video encouraging Garcia and expressing his desire to see a rematch under conditions allowing Garcia to properly rehydrate post-weigh-in.
McGregor’s Harsh Criticism Following Steroid Allegations
On May 1st, it became known that Garcia had tested positive for steroids, specifically ostarine—a claim which Garcia vehemently denies, suggesting a false positive from ashwagandha beta.
McGregor, however, did not mince words in a now-deleted post on the social platform X. He lambasted Garcia for both the weight manipulation and steroid use, suggesting a lifetime ban was appropriate. “Cheated with the weight and took steroids, lifetime ban. Sad to see, sad to say. It’s pathetic and kind of disgusting. Stay away from me if I ever see you, Ryan Garcia. I’m actually disgusted,” McGregor stated.
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He even brought up Sean O’Malley, another fighter who tested positive for ostarine, hinting at a dislike for the situation. McGregor offered a brash challenge: “I’ll book flights for both of you for a full sparring match. Hotel, Black Forge Inn, even. #letssparomalley and #garcia two little ostarine heads, I’ll ride you like ostriches.”
Support for Haney
In the same fiery post, McGregor also showed support for Devin Haney, enhancing the respect for Haney’s performance under these circumstances. “If I were Haney’s dad, you’d be dead anyway for what you did. Crazy. What happened to you, you little idiot. Shape up because I will crush you with elbows if you don’t. Fair play Devin, well done. Your performance has just become even more heroic! Well done.”
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Conor McGregor on Ryan Garcia’s failed drug test: “Cheated with the weight and took steroids, lifetime ban. Sad to see, sad to say. It’s pathetic and kind of disgusting. Stay away from me if I ever see you, Ryan Garcia. I’m actually disgusted.”
McGregor on inviting Garcia and O’Malley for sparring: “I’ll book flights for both of you for a full sparring match. Hotel, Black Forge Inn, even. #letssparomalley and #garcia two little ostarine heads, I’ll ride you like ostriches.”
McGregor’s support for Devin Haney: “If I were Haney’s dad, you’d be dead anyway for what you did. Crazy. What happened to you, you little idiot. Shape up because I will crush you with elbows if you don’t. Fair play Devin, well done. Your performance has just become even more heroic! Well done.”
