Ryan Garcia has agreed to a minimum one-year suspension following a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance ostarine. The fallout from Garcia’s positive test has also resulted in his recent bout against Devin Haney being officially ruled a no-contest, as reported by boxing insider Dan Rafael.

The agreement includes Garcia forfeiting his $1.1 million contract purse back to Golden Boy Promotions, with a possibility that Haney may receive a percentage, according to Rafael. In addition to financial penalties, Garcia faces a maximum $10,000 fine imposed by the state.

Rafael further disclosed that Garcia will undergo additional random drug testing throughout his suspension period.

Garcia’s positive test came to light following his majority decision victory over Haney, where he scored three knockdowns against the previously undefeated fighter. The victory, which would have marked Garcia’s 24th career win, was overshadowed by the subsequent doping controversy.

In response to allegations of cheating, Garcia vehemently denied any wrongdoing, asserting on social media, “Everybody knows that I don’t cheat.” His legal team supported this claim, attributing the positive test to “supplement contamination” rather than intentional use of banned substances, as reported by USA Today’s Josh Peter.

“This confirms what we have consistently maintained: Ryan was a victim of supplement contamination and has never intentionally used any banned or performance-enhancing substances,” read a statement released by Garcia’s attorneys. They also condemned accusations questioning his integrity as baseless and defamatory.

Recently, Garcia took to X platform to announce his retirement from boxing amidst the ongoing controversy and suspension.

The fallout from Garcia’s positive test and subsequent suspension marks a significant setback in his career, raising broader questions about doping in professional boxing and the measures in place to combat it.

For further updates on this developing story, stay tuned.

This piece covers the key details of Ryan Garcia’s suspension and the aftermath of his positive drug test, providing a comprehensive overview of the situation.