Ryan Garcia's victory over Devin Haney has been cast into doubt after reports surfaced on Wednesday night stating that Garcia tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug in a test related to their fight. According to multiple reports, Garcia tested positive for Ostarine in his Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test conducted prior to the bout.
Garcia now has a window of 10 days to request that his B-sample undergo testing. Additionally, there are unconfirmed reports that Garcia's initial test also showed positive results for 19-norandrosterone, another prohibited substance.
In their match last month at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Garcia secured a majority decision victory over Haney, despite being 3.2 pounds over the weight limit at the weigh-in. While the WBC super lightweight title was at stake, Garcia's victory was overshadowed by his failed drug test.
Haney's father expressed his anger over the situation, highlighting the frustration felt by the Haney camp. Meanwhile, Garcia took to social media to address the allegations, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. In a series of posts, videos, and a live broadcast, Garcia initially refuted the news before resorting to trolling fans. He claimed that the positive test result could be attributed to an ashwagandha root supplement he was consuming, though the involvement of this supplement remains uncertain.
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