Ryan Garcia failed drugs test reports: Boxer responds on social media, Devin Haney hits out - Eurosport

Ryan Garcia reacted on social media in an exceptional way concerning reports of a negative test result for drugs before his fight with Devin Haney.

Before their recent match in New York City, Haney had been the top dog among lightweight boxers. He and Garcia had a fierce competition dating back to when they were amateurs. Their "series" had ended in a tie with both fighters winning three matches.

Since both of them moved up to the super-lightweight category, 'The Dream' was seen as the sure winner to keep his WBC championship belt in the 'rubber match'. The pre-fight hype was centred on Garcia's social media presence.

The New York State Athletic Commission was so concerned about the Californian celebrity that they asked for a mental health check. They wanted to make sure that everyone participating in the fight was safe. This was because the celebrity had been talking about some unusual topics, like conspiracy theories about rapper Tupac Shakur and unidentified flying objects.

During the weigh-in, 'King Ry' missed his opportunity to win the championship because he weighed over three pounds more than the 140-pound limit. However, the next day, he delivered the best performance of his career and defeated his opponent, who had never lost in professional boxing before, and even knocked him down during the match.

The win of the fighter is currently under scrutiny due to numerous reports suggesting that VADA (the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) has communicated to the fighters and promoters that Garcia has tested positive for the substance ostarine, which intensifies performance.

More examinations are being carried out on the A-sample acquired before the bout. The athlete, who is 25 years old, has been granted permission to ask for his B-sample to undergo analysis. The urine sample had Ostarine, a substance that can enhance endurance, decrease body fat, and increase muscle mass.

Amir Khan, a well-known boxer, was caught doping with ostarine. The British champ is currently serving a two-year sentence for using the substance before his crushing loss to Kell Brook in 2022.

The company that represents Garcia, which is run by boxer Oscar De La Hoya, made a statement saying that they are supporting him. They are saying that Garcia has denied using any drugs that are not allowed, and they trust him.

We are collaborating with his team to establish the reasons behind this discovery and will take necessary actions once we finish examining the situation.

The guy responded quickly and with many messages through his X account. He started off by teasing that he tested positive for a supplement that reduces stress. Then, he added a couple of other comments like "Nothing can harm me" and "I need more steroids because I'm addicted."

He promised to investigate who funded the fabrication of this falsehood because they want to deprive him of his biggest triumph, which he firmly declined to rematch as he emerged victorious through fair means.

Garcia stated: "It doesn't make sense for me to offer myself for a drug test if I were intending to consume drugs. What is the logic behind it?"

Recently, Haney gave a statement to ESPN, stating that he had just found out about the situation. He expressed disappointment and displeasure towards Ryan for cheating and disrespecting both the sport of boxing and his supporters by engaging in dirty tactics and testing positive for banned substances not once, but twice.

Ryan needs to say sorry to his fans, but he still seems to think it's all a laugh according to his latest tweet. We risk our lives to amuse others as our job. Boxing isn't a game.

The situation changes completely with this. Despite the setback, I continued to fight with all I had and managed to stand up again! This sport can be deadly serious, and there is nothing to laugh about.

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