MEXICO CITY (apro).- Mexican boxer Ryan García has been suspended for one year after reaching an agreement with the New York State Athletic Commission. Last May, the boxer’s B test came back positive for consuming a banned substance called ostarine, which is used to increase and preserve muscle mass.
Exhibit A for Garcia, who floored Devin Haney three times in New York to win by unanimous decision on April 20, had tested positive for ostarine on May 1. And with this new result, the suspension is retroactive to his decision victory over Haney, which was overturned to a no-contest (no decision).
The 25-year-old Mexican-American boxer also lost his purse, the commission said. The disclosed amount he will give up was $1.2 million, ESPN sources said. Although his guaranteed earnings were several million more. The commission said it also fined Ryan Garcia $10,000.
“I want to thank the commission and the fans who supported me throughout this process,” Haney told ESPN. “Facts are facts and I was not on a level playing field. Happy that I was able to receive justice for what happened. It’s all part of my story and it will only make me better. I look forward to enjoying this time with my family and friends and seeing what’s next.” ”he added.
Ryan García will be reinstated until April 20, 2025, as long as he submits a urine analysis that does not show the presence of prohibited substances, the commission said. The agreement with the commission to accept the punishment means it will avoid the hearing.
Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that binds to proteins in the body and effectively tells muscles to grow. It is used to improve performance by helping athletes build muscle mass and improve their rate of fat loss and also to increase endurance and recovery capacity.
It has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of prohibited substances since 2008 and in 2022 it was classified as an anabolic agent by WADA.
