Ryan Garcia Pens 3-Word Message as Fans Question Guilt After Failed Drugs Test Linked to ‘Ostarine Contamination’

Ryan Garcia might be able to clear his name. The American boxer’s legal team issued a statement on Thursday that advanced the argument that he was the victim of supplement contamination as the two samples collected before his fight against Devin Haney turned positive. This latest development has sent boxing fans into a frenzy as they picked a side.

Garcia, 25, had turned in the performance of his career when he defeated ‘The Dream’ on April 20. However, his celebrations were short-lived, as he tested positive for ostarine. Amid the outrage, he resorted to B-sample testing, which also produced the same result. As ‘KingRy’ faces a probable fine and a ban, his legal team has come up with a statement that might prove his innocence. What did the statement say?

Ryan Garcia vents out his emotions in a message

Garcia’s legal team, headed by Darin Chavez, released a statement that declared that the lightweight boxer was a victim of supplement contamination. The Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory (SMRTL) tested the two supplement samples collected by VADA. The two supplements in question are NutraBio and BodyHealth, which are credible distributors.

The statement read, “Ryan was a victim of supplement contamination and has never intentionally used any banned or performance-enhancing substances.” Moreover, the statement tried to maintain the Victorville native’s integrity as a “clean fighter.” The statement also focused on Garcia’s past testing record and, lastly, mentioned that the boxer would hold a presser next week.

The 25-1 record holder turned to his Instagram handle and shared one of the articles citing the same. He wrote, “I am free.” This, along with all the negative tests in the leadup to the fight and a negative hair sample test, swayed the fans.

Boxing fans rally behind ‘KingRy’

A fan wondered whether the supplement contamination meant Garcia was innocent. If the 25-1 record holder could prove that he ingested the contaminated supplements, it could prove his innocence. They wrote, “So Ryan innocent ? Huh.”

A user pointed to the beating Haney had received in the fight. The WBC champion found himself taking a knee in the fight three times and losing the fight on points. They announced, “Haney still got dog walked no matter what it says he got WHOOPED.”

Someone speculated the outcome of this statement. If Garcia could prove that the ostarine came into his system unintentionally, then he would be left with a small suspension, similar to Canelo Alvarez, who received a six-month ban. That would also mean that Garcia’s victory over Haney would stand. They announced, “So he’ll still probably get a short suspension but he’ll keep the W lmao damn Devin Haney punching the air rn.”

A comment read, “To all the people who said he cheat now know devin got that ass whooped.” Similarly, another comment noted, “Case dismissed, Haney got beat the fuck up fair and square.”

Another fan recalled how some boxers and MMA fighters have tested positive for ostarine in recent times. Apart from Canelo Alvarez, Amir Khan and Sean O’Malley had served their time after testing positive for the banned substance. They replied, “that Ostarine must be some good sh** seems like every boxer and MMA guy on it.”

Lastly, someone made the conjecture that Garcia knew what he was doing when he made a $2 million bet on himself against Haney. As the underdog, he collected heavy returns after pulling off an upset win. They stated, “Aint no wonder he betted all that money on himself to win. that fool aint stupid.”

What do you make of this development surrounding Ryan Garcia? Do you believe supplement contamination will clear his name? Let us know in the comments below.