The result of the bout could be overturned unless Garcia's B-sample returns negative. He has 10 days to request for it to be tested.
The day before Ryan Garcia stunned the boxing world with his , the controversial boxer tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance ostarine, according to a letter from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association obtained by ESPN on Wednesday. News of the positive test was first shared by journalist Dan Rafael, who also reported that Garcia’s pre-fight sample screened positive for 19-norandrosterone.
Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement it believes Garcia didn’t knowingly use any banned substance. In a statement provided to ESPN, Haney said, “It’s unfortunate Ryan cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting dirty and breaking positive not once, but twice.” Garcia weighed in 3.2 pounds over the pair’s agreed-upon limit before knocking Haney down three times in the bout and winning by majority decision as a major underdog.
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