Ryan Garcia has announced his retirement from boxing, leaving fans and the boxing community in shock. The American star, who recently secured a significant victory over Devin Haney, revealed on social media that he is "officially retired" amid ongoing investigations into his failed drug tests.
Garcia, who dominated Haney with an emphatic points win, knocking him down three times, is now awaiting the decision of the New York Commission. The Commission is set to meet this week to determine his fate following the positive results for the banned substance ostarine.
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Despite the looming decision, Garcia appears to have made up his mind about his future in the sport. This isn't the first time Garcia has hinted at an early retirement; he previously took a 15-month hiatus from boxing between 2021 and 2022 due to mental health issues.
The situation has raised questions about the outcome of Garcia's recent fight with Haney. If the decision is overturned to a no-contest, Haney could potentially regain his unbeaten record. Additionally, Garcia faces the possibility of a significant ban from the sport, with speculations suggesting a suspension of up to two years.
However, Garcia's legal team is hopeful for a reduced sanction. They are arguing that the positive tests were a result of supplement contamination. Paul Greene, Garcia's legal representative, stated that the test results from samples of two supplements declared by Garcia returned positive for ostarine contamination, which supports their claim of unintentional ingestion.
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