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The Ryan Garcia story continues to draw attention. In the latest episode, the young boxer from California is seen running the offensive line. The latest U-turn follows a report from a boxing news handle that has come with a claim that purportedly Ryan Garcia hadn’t returned negative test results for Ostarine based on the test samples taken both before and after the Devin Haney fight.

Ryan Garcia has been embroiled in what might be the biggest setback of his young career. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) handed over a year-long suspension to Ryan Garcia, along with a few financial penalties. However, the latest development showcases a strong sentiment from Ryan Garcia who is aiming to fight back in his own way, trying to prove his innocence.

Ryan Garcia punches back; still fighting for innocence?

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It’s just keeps coming out. What is done in the dark will come to light, Justice will be served,” wrote Ryan Garcia. Why? A boxing news handle, @combatOdaley, revealed that the NYSAC, it seems, came under scrutiny on Monday. “It has been leaked by one of the labs that Ryan Garcia’s initial pre- and post-fight urine tests conducted by them initially screened negative for Ostarine,” the post updated.

It all started days after his sensational win over Devin Haney when reports came that he failed to clear drug tests for Ostarine. Secondary tests also confirmed the initial results. All along, the former interim lightweight champion continued to insist on his innocence. His team fought back the best way they could, claiming that the PED might have entered his system through a contaminated supplement, but to no avail.

Now, the current development of a possible negative test instigated a few concerned voices to ask for the sources of the news. With multiple such questions and credibility verifications, @combatOdaley responded immediately. Sounding incensed, they asked the fan whether they knew anything about ‘Enobosarm’ (another name for Ostarine).

They continued. “Do you have a degree in journalism? Do you work in media presently?” Then, telling the fan to mind their own business, the user shared a screen grab of a document they had shared through a separate tweet. While these tweets do spell good news for Garcia, there are still many fans who are siding with the story that the boxer was definitely involved in the whole affair.

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Not sure how this narrative will proceed further. So until any veracity in the claims can be confirmed, all the statements remain a mere speculation. For now, Garcia has done the best-suited thing for him, which is to step away from the professional arena.

Ryan Garcia to back away from boxing limelight for the time being

Speaking to media personnel, the young boxer shared that he will be away from boxing for some time. However, it doesn’t appear that Devin Haney is going to let him go off so easily. Speaking to Dan Rafael in an interview, the former undisputed lightweight champion revealed how the whole Ryan Garcia melodrama has been having an impact on not only his career but his mental well-being as well.

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Hence, his legal team appears to be considering taking further legal action against Ryan Garcia. The Dream has received some flak for the move. It becomes all the more interesting with the two boxers giving hints of getting back for a rematch! These assumptions just add to the intensity of everything that has been going on. What’s your take on the latest addendum in the Garcia narrative?