Ryan Garcia says he’s heading to the UFC as his boxing profession is on maintain for a 12 months.
Thursday, reviews surfaced that Garcia (24-1) settled upon an settlement with the New York State Athletic Fee after the boxer failed a pre-fight and fight-day drug take a look at for his bout in opposition to Devin Haney. Garcia’s “A” and later-tested “B” samples confirmed the presence of the banned substance ostarine.
On account of the settlement with NYSAC, Garcia is now suspended for one 12 months, will forfeit $1.1 million of his official contract purse to Golden Boy Promotions, of which a portion Haney (31-0) might obtain. Garcia was additionally fined by the fee $10,000, the utmost the state permits.
Maybe most significantly to Garcia, his majority resolution win over Haney has been overturned to a no contest, erasing an enormous upset victory and restoring Haney’s undefeated document.
In an Instagram submit, Garcia, apparently upset on the consequence, stated Haney received what he needed. Since he can not field for a 12 months, “King” stated he’ll take his skills to the UFC.
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Hey take a look at this cry child get what he needs
I by no means cheated
They banned me for a 12 months, I HATE ALL YALL FAKE AHHH PEOPLE
Boxing sucks I’m going to the ufc
Garcia, 25, has persistently denied deliberately taking a banned substance, regardless of accepting the phrases of the settlement with NYSAC.
In a second submit on Instagram, Garcia shared an announcement from his authorized crew, with a a lot completely different tone within the caption:
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From my crew to yours
Large thanks for everybody’s assist
I respect you, I LOVE JESUS WITH ALL MY HEART