Ryan Garcia’s boxing match with Devin Haney has been surrounded by controversy. Garcia displayed erratic behavior, made outlandish remarks, and admitted to drinking throughout his fight camp.
He also missed weight by three pounds, making him ineligible to win Haney’s title.
Despite expectations, Garcia shocked the world by defeating Haney in a majority decision. However, his celebrations were short-lived as he tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in both pre- and post-fight urine tests. Garcia has the option to request testing of his B-sample within 10 days. One of combat sports’ most controversial figures, Conor McGregor has weighed in and caused quite a stir on X. McGregor who is supposed to return to the octagon after a long hiatus this year, reserved the choicest of insults for Garcia in the now deleted tirade on X.
Ostarine has been linked to previous failed tests in boxing. The New York State Athletic Commission is working with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association to review the matter. Garcia denies any wrongdoing.
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In a significant sports controversy, boxer Ryan Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney has been overshadowed by a doping scandal.
Garcia tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing substance Ostarine, as well as potentially another substance,… pic.twitter.com/WvBiI6Ozgi
— BoreCure (@CureBore) May 3, 2024
The boxing community has reacted strongly to the news. Fighters such as Claressa Shields, Alycia Baumgardner, and Caleb Plant have shared their opinions.
Fans reacted as follows:
Sean O’Malley about to be crushed when he sees what his hero has to say
— Ryan Fedrau (@the_fed_23) May 3, 2024
Now there’s the Connor I’m used to 😅😅
— Tesla Model Ðoge (@TeslaModelDoge) May 3, 2024
Bro just snorted a rail and typed this in 15 seconds
— Hoody (@Hoodysmokes) May 3, 2024
O’Malley had tiny amounts from verified contaminated supplements
— ape (@qpe) May 3, 2024
Conor would lose so bad to Sean
— 𝙳𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚂𝚘𝚕𝚘 ⚡️ (@DanksoloNFT) May 3, 2024
W McGregor for speaking out on behalf of Devin while most fans are shitting on him for no reason 😭 as if it’s Devin’s fault Ryan had a banned substance
— Jack (@jackwalterrr) May 3, 2024
I like your enthusiasm get this man geared up
— Skaterball94 (@skaterball94) May 3, 2024
You should worry about @MikeChandlerMMA more than @RyanGarcia before you end up looking like @Realdevinhaney in your next fight 😂 pic.twitter.com/bfKFRRaymC
— 𝐀𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢 (@ane5ti) May 3, 2024
It’s a skitt : Conor actually likes @RyanGarcia.
I hope they fight in a boxing match.Then hug each other after having made 100+ million dollars each for one
Fight.Future looks bright @TheNotoriousMMA don’t forgot becoming the prime ministre of Ireland after that. Ireland…
— Alphasprojects (@alphasprojects) May 3, 2024
Thank you Caleb for being a beacon of common sense throughout this entire fiasco. Ryan is a cheater and not a class act like you are! My gay son is a huge fan of yours btw.
— Barry (@BarryOnHere) May 3, 2024
Same here kid never fails to surprise then completely disappoint. Sad thing is we can’t believe anything he says because he’s made it clear his a liar
— Tha Villain (@The7xSuspension) May 3, 2024
