By: Sean Crose
Yesterday was most distinctly not a great day for Ryan Garcia. The controversial 25 yr outdated fighter almost had the e-book thrown at him by the New York State Athletic Fee on account of testing optimistic for the banned substance ostarine earlier than and after his big win over Devin Haney in Brooklyn final spring. Not solely was the victory over Haney overturned, Garcia was additionally suspended from preventing in New York (which just about means anyplace, as commissions have a tendency to stick to one another’s rulings) for a yr.
On prime of all that, the boxer often called “King Ry” has to say goodbye to some huge cash. The million plus {dollars} that made up the purse for the Haney combat shall be forfeited (Garcia ended up incomes way more for the combat, however one million {dollars} is quite a bit to lose it doesn’t matter what manner you take a look at it). Final however not least, Garcia can also be being fined ten grand for preventing with a efficiency enhancing drug in his system. Suffice to say, Haney, who was fully thrashed by Garcia of their April battle, was thrilled the loss was modified to a “no contest” on the official file.
“Thanks too the fee for doing the suitable factor & making the suitable resolution,” Haney said on social media. Garcia, alternatively, was clearly livid with the ruling. “They took my victory away,” he said on social media. “It’s okay I’m retired I’ll come again ina yr.” Positive sufficient, Garcia did announce his retirement a day earlier than the New York Fee’s ruling – a transfer that raised some eyebrows because of its timing. But Garcia had much more to say, which was definitely not shocking, because the fighter has grow to be identified for his quite a few and generally stunning social media statements.
“Take my victory away,” he posted, “add that on to the listing of the shit I’m already going through – I’m prepared for enterprise – Prepare I already ain’t give a fuck – Run once you see me.” Garcia additionally expressed a need to maneuver over to the UFC, the premiere blended martial arts league. “I’m headed to the UFC,” he said. “For actual Dana white hit me up.” As is his behavior, the now 24-1 fighter continued to publish furiously into the night on Thursday.
In the meantime, Garcia’s promoter, Golden Boy (who will mockingly be receiving Garcia’s million plus greenback forfeit) offered a united entrance for the media. “Ryan Garcia was a sufferer of substance contamination,” the outlet said in a press launch, “with ranges measured within the billions and trillions of a gram, which offered no benefit by any means within the ring.” Golden Boy went on to assert that “the followers will at all times keep in mind his (Garcia’s) efficiency in opposition to Haney as a masterclass, and that can by no means be erased.”
