American boxer Ryan Garciaโs stunning win over Devin Haney last month is now clouded by controversy after ESPN reported he failed multiple drug tests ahead of the fight. ๐จ
The 25-year-old tested positive for the banned substance Ostarineโa performance enhancerโon April 19 and again on fight day, April 20. A second substance, 19-norandrosterone, was also flagged in an unconfirmed result, per ESPNโs Mike Coppinger. ๐
Garciaโs explosive victory over the previously undefeated WBC super-lightweight champion shocked fans, but the revelation raises questions about the legitimacy of the outcome. ๐ค๐ฅ The boxing world is now buzzing: Will the win be overturned? Stay tuned as the story develops. โ๏ธ
Whatโs next? Anti-doping agencies and the WBC are expected to investigate, potentially reshaping the sportโs integrity debates. ๐๐
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