Ryan Garcia’s “B” samples matched his “A” samples, which suggests that he had the banned substance Ostarine in his system after his fight with Devin Haney on April 20, boxing journalist Dan Rafael reported on X on Thursday.
Rafael said he was in possession of the laboratory results from testing conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
Garcia, who has said he did not knowingly take PEDs, responded to the news with bizarre posts on X. He said: “I don’t care, I will never make money again with Your boxing match, not mine for setting me up, lol are you kidding. … Let’s go, let’s have positive positive vibes, Yess very happy’… IF—ING LOVES STEROIDS.”
His legal team also released a statement, saying the negative independent hair analysis was a sign of contamination, not long-term use.
“Ryan Garcia is committed to clean and fair competition and has never knowingly used any banned substances,” the statement said. Immediately after being informed of his positive results [A-sample] During the examination, Ryan voluntarily collected his hair and sent it to Dr. Pascal Kintz, a leading expert in toxicology and hair sample analysis. Ryan’s hair sample results were negative.
“This is consistent with contamination and clearly demonstrates that Ryan had not ingested Ostarine for some time – the only way he would have had any advantage in the ring.”
The samples that tested positive were taken the day before and the day Garcia fought Haney, who had come up short three times and lost by majority decision.
Garcia will have the opportunity to present his case at a New York State Athletic Commission hearing, although no date has been announced. If the commission rules against him, he could be suspended and fined.
Perhaps he will also lose his career-defining victory. Haney, who was undefeated entering the fight, wanted the result changed to a disqualification victory in his favor.
