What awaits Ryan Garcia after receiving his B sample test results?
The boxing world has been anxiously awaiting the results of “King Lie” Ryan Garcia’s (25-1, 20 KOs) B sample following his majority decision victory over WBC junior welterweight champion Devin Haney on April 20. With the news that both results came back positive for PEDs, will Garcia’s win over Haney be overturned? Furthermore, will Garcia’s career be tainted forever?
Garcia's career-best performance came at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he scored three knockdowns in a non-title bout against Haney in what many boxing fans considered a shocking victory. However, on May 1, 3kingsboxing.com reported that the 25-year-old Garcia had tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ostarine.
In response to this latest sample, Garcia posted the following message on social media:
However, the latest development, that the B sample again tested positive for ostarine, comes as a major blow to his claims that he has done nothing wrong.
Next steps
What does this mean for King Lai? His win over Haney is now rightly considered a no contest. The junior welterweight champion had no qualms about calling Garcia a drug violator.
Furthermore, will Garcia face a suspension? As of this writing, there has been no response from the New York State Athletic Commission, but it's fair to assume that a ruling will come from them sooner or later. Expect the WBC and other major sanctioning bodies to issue statements.
Ultimately, Garcia has no one to blame but himself for this ongoing controversy. As a professional, he must take responsibility for what he ingests and puts into his body. Given his celebrity, he can't afford to screw up. He's been on a roll since his win over Haney. Now, his career is full of controversy and shrouded in uncertainty.
