THE STORY
On April 20, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney by majority decision in New York City. Subsequent drug tests revealed traces of ostarine, a banned performance-enhancing substance, in Garcia's system. Garcia's legal team and promoter maintain his innocence, attributing the positive result to supplement contamination. (latimes.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The controversy led to Garcia's one-year suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission and his expulsion from the World Boxing Council, significantly impacting his career. (axios.com)