Conor McGregor launches furious tirade at Ryan Garcia in deleted tweet

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Conor McGregor has criticized Ryan Garcia for allegedly failing drug tests. McGregor angrily attacked "King Ryan" in a tweet that has since been removed.

It was revealed on Wednesday that Garcia was found to have Ostarine, a prohibited substance, in his system on April 19 and 20. This was just before his victory against Devin Haney and immediately after the bout.

In Brooklyn, the 25-year-old, Garcia, defeated fellow American, Haney, who is also 25 years old, by dropping him three times during the fight. Despite winning, Garcia couldn't win the WBC super-lightweight title from Haney because he failed to meet the weight requirements by three pounds.

Former UFC champion McGregor has criticized Garcia for his unsuccessful weigh-in and the alleged positive test results. He wrote that Garcia had cheated in regards to his weight and had been using steroids, and called for him to receive a lifetime ban. McGregor expressed his sadness and disappointment over the situation.

If Ryan Garcia ever comes within my sight, don't even think about approaching me. It makes me sick to my stomach that he used ostarine, which also reminds me of how UFC champion Sean O'Malley took the same substance.

I dislike this, I will fight both of you, are you interested in a challenge? I can arrange to fight both of you right now for a complete and intense battle.

What's happening? Where do you think you are? If I were Haney's father, you would be in serious trouble for your actions. It's absurd. What's wrong with you, you foolish person? You need to gather yourself and straighten up, or I'll have to physically confront you.

"Great job Devin, you played fairly. Your amazing performance now appears even more extraordinary! Congratulations."

Garcia has refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing. The Independent has reached out to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association to get their perspective.

Before losing to Garcia, Haney had never been defeated. However, Garcia experienced his initial professional loss in April 2023 when Gervonta Davis stopped him.

Following their altercation, McGregor went to Garcia's changing room to extend his solidarity to the youthful American.