WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed Ryan Garcia returned 'adverse findings' in a drugs test before his victory over Devin Haney in April.
Ryan Garcia returned 'adverse findings' in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association drugs test before his victory vs Devin Haney, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has announced. But Garcia has denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media. Garcia defeated Haney, a former amateur rival, by majority decision on April 20 in New York.
citing a leaked letter from reported on Wednesday that Garcia had tested positive for ostarine on the day before and day of the fight. Garcia addressed the report in a video posted on X. 'Everybody knows that I don't cheat,' the 25-year-old said. 'Never taken a steroid. I don't even know where to get steroids at the end of the day, I barely take supplements. Big lies.
an independent agency based in Las Vegas that runs testing mostly for boxing and mixed martial arts, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ad content | Stream Sky Sports on NOW Stream Sky Sports live with no contract on a Month or Day membership on NOW. Instant access to live action from the Premier League and EFL, plus darts, cricket, tennis, golf and so much more.
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