Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for 1 banned substance, Devin Haney responds

Ryan Garcia can breathe a bit of simpler.

On Wednesday, veteran boxing reporter Dan Rafael reported that Garcia has been cleared of a possible constructive drug check for the 19-Norandrosterone metabolite, which derives from the banned substance nandrolone. Garcia initially tested positive for the metabolite, however outcomes have been unconfirmed, pending additional evaluation by way of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS). These outcomes at the moment are been confirmed to be destructive.

Nonetheless, Garcia additionally examined constructive for the banned substance ostarine in samples collected on April 19 and April 20, the day earlier than and the day of his current win over Devin Haney. Garcia’s group has contested these findings by requesting the testing of a B-sample, of which the outcomes are nonetheless pending. The samples are anticipated to be opened on Might 22, per Rafael.

Garcia has denied knowingly utilizing any performance-enhancing medication and he tweeted a number of responses to Wednesday’s replace, touting his supposed vindication.

So yall understand I didn’t fail the exams now

No substance different then this imaginary ostrich substance

Stage so low wouldn’t have any impact

THEY TRIED BUT NO LIE STANDS

PRAISE GOD

In line with Rafael, there isn’t any allowable threshold for ostarine. Ought to any quantity be detected in Garcia’s B-sample, will probably be thought of a constructive check.

Garcia added that for his subsequent combat, he’ll enable his opponent to be on performance-enhancing medication.

I’ll let the following man I combat

Combat me with steroids

I’ll eat solely oranges for a month straight and destroy him

Garcia defeated Haney by way of majority choice in a bout that noticed Garcia rating three knockdowns within the combat. This marked the primary defeat for Haney in 32 professional bouts. The combat was to be for Haney’s WBC tremendous light-weight title, however Garcia missed weight by three kilos and was ineligible to win the belt.

Haney responded to Garcia’s feedback on his drug check by way of social media:

Ranges excessive sufficient to check constructive.. clearly it could have an impact.. u soiled bitch