Ryan Garcia Finds Unexpected Support in Devin Haney’s Mentor Amid Doping Controversy
The boxing world is witnessing a whirlwind of drama as Ryan Garcia, the rising star from Victorville, finds himself embroiled in a doping scandal. Following his positive tests for Ostarine, a banned substance, just before and on the day of his fight against Devin Haney, Garcia has taken an unexpected turn, implicating none other than Victor Conte, a figure once praised by Haney himself.
In a surprising twist, it has come to light that Haney had previously partnered with Conte-led Snack Nutrition, a sports supplement brand, back in 2019. Garcia, seizing upon this connection, resurfaced a forgotten video interview featuring Conte from 2015, in which the controversial figure questioned the efficacy of drug testing before and on the day of a fight.
In a tweet dripping with irony, Garcia thanked Conte for inadvertently coming to his defense, hinting at a possible collaboration between Haney’s camp and Conte in orchestrating the doping allegations against him. Meanwhile, in the resurfaced video, Conte can be heard questioning the necessity of pre-fight testing, casting doubt on the significance of such measures.
Amidst the mounting controversy, Garcia remains steadfast in his denial of any wrongdoing, citing Conte’s own words as evidence of his innocence. However, critics point to Garcia’s admission of recreational drug use on the day of the fight, raising doubts about his credibility.
Garcia wrote, “Thank you Victor Conte, LMAO,” while sharing Conte’s old clip.
Meanwhile, in the clip Conte can be heard saying, “I don’t know what the purpose of testing somebody 48 hours before a fight is. Or you know, other than the recreational drugs and stimulants. These athletes aren’t dumb enough to be taking stuff on fight night.”
Thank you victor conte, LMAO pic.twitter.com/a6VUFjNsBc
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 8, 2024
If I was on steroids, I would have been in way better shape. I was literally drinking every day, smoking we*d – I did not stop, not even until the f****ng day of the fight. I got in there high as f***, and I beat his a**.”
Haney wrote, “No no… he tested 6 NG. & .35 the weigh in day he was 60 times over the limit the day of the weigh in.” As per Conte’s old interview, these should be meaningless, right?
No no… he tested 6 NG. & .35 the weigh in day he was 60 times over the limit the day of the weigh in https://t.co/61sBw4KHsw
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) May 9, 2024
Adding fuel to the fire, Haney himself joined the fray, disputing Garcia’s claims and providing further details of the alleged doping incident. Responding to a fan’s query about the permissible levels of Ostarine, Haney revealed damning statistics suggesting Garcia’s levels were far above the allowed limit, painting a damning picture of the situation.
Coincidentally, Conte entered the fray with his own tweet, lambasting Garcia for spreading misinformation and highlighting the severity of his alleged doping violation. As tensions escalate, the boxing community is left grappling with conflicting narratives and unanswered questions.
In a surprising development, Kim Sumbler, the head of the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), announced her resignation amidst the controversy, citing family reasons. However, skeptics have raised eyebrows at the timing of her departure, raising suspicions of potential ulterior motives.
With Garcia awaiting the results of his B-sample test on May 22, the boxing world remains on edge, awaiting the final verdict on his fate. As allegations fly and tempers flare, one thing is clear – the truth behind Garcia’s doping scandal remains shrouded in uncertainty, leaving fans and pundits alike clamoring for answers.
