ESPN reported that Garcia's A test samples before and after the Haney match all gave a positive result with a banned substance. Currently, Garcia has 10 days of appeal, by asking for additional tests for form B for official results. However, the probability that sample B results is not high compared to model A.
According to previous statistics from the World Doping Prevention Agency (WADA), the probability of changing results compared to Form A is about 0.1%. That also means that Garcia is almost certainly concluded that the use of banned substances against Haney, meaning he will lose the nearest victory.
The active ingredient used by Garcia is Ostarine, which reduces fat, increases muscle, thereby increasing physical and recovery. Ostarine was included in the list of banned substances since 2008. Previously, this substance was repeatedly discovered by Boxing athletes to improve personal performance.
Ryan Garcia won Devin Haney in the match took place on April 20. He was led by the opponent to the 9th half. In the last 3 rounds, Garcia had just raised by having twice punched the opponent. However, the victory by calculating the point does not help Garcia win the WBC Super Lightweight from Haney, because he has a weight exceeding the standard before the match.
In the competition with Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia attracted attention with a series of offensive images. During the photo test, he picked up a bottle of beer to drink while the organizers announced that the boxer was too balanced. The detection of positive for doping is Garcia's latest scandal.