Professional Boxer Ryan Garcia Responds to Allegations of Performance-Enhancing Drug Use

The boxing world is abuzz with controversy after professional boxer Ryan Garcia was reported to have tested positive for a banned substance ahead of his recent fight with Devin Haney. ESPN revealed that Garcia failed two drug tests for ostarine, a substance known to enhance muscle mass and strength, on the day before and the day of their bout.

Despite these allegations, Garcia took to social media to vehemently deny any wrongdoing, stating, “Everybody knows that I don’t cheat.” He questioned the timing of the allegations, suggesting that it was a deliberate attack on his character.

Devin Haney, Garcia’s opponent, expressed disappointment at the news, calling Garcia’s actions a disrespect to the sport and the fans. The New York State Athletic Commission is currently investigating the matter, which could potentially lead to the results of the fight being overturned.

Garcia’s victory over Haney was a significant upset in the boxing world, with Garcia knocking down Haney three times and winning by majority decision. However, Garcia’s victory was tarnished by his failure to make weight for the fight, preventing him from being crowned the champion.

As the boxing community awaits the outcome of the investigation, the controversy surrounding Garcia’s alleged drug use has cast a shadow over what was an impressive win for the young boxer.