Ryan Garcia Denies Doping Allegations Following ESPN’s Report Of Positive Test

• Ryan Garcia denies doping after ESPN reports positive test.
• Garcia defeats Haney but doesn’t claim title due to weight limit.
• Garcia’s victory at risk pending confirmation of positive drug test.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that after ESPN reported his positive test for a banned substance, Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night.

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In New York on April 20, Garcia secured victory over Devin Haney, a former amateur rival, by majority decision.

Despite knocking Haney down three times, Garcia couldn’t claim the WBC super lightweight title as he exceeded the weight limit.

“Everybody knows that I don’t cheat,” Garcia said in a video posted on X. “Never taken a steroid … I don’t even know where to get steroids. … I barely take supplements. Big lies.”

ESPN reported that 25-year-old Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing substance, the day before and the day of the fight, citing a letter from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

However, NBC News has not obtained or verified the details of the letter mentioned by ESPN.

Ostarine, categorized as a selective androgen receptor modulator, is known for its ability to stimulate muscle growth. Notably, it’s banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Ryan Garcia Denies Doping Allegations Following ESPN’s Report of Positive Test

According to ESPN, although the samples were collected before the fight, the results weren’t disclosed until later.

“We learned about this situation not too long ago and 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,”

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Haney stated in a statement to ESPN, adding: “This puts the fight in a completely different light.”

If the positive drug test is confirmed, Garcia’s victory may be overturned.

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