Ryan Garcia Cleared PED Ostarine

Boxing star Ryan Garcia cleared of positive drug test, but controversy remains as experts analyze Ostarine levels. May 22 brings answers.

The boxing world was rocked by the news of a potential positive drug test for Ryan Garcia following his upset win over Devin Haney. However, on May 8, it was reported that Garcia had been cleared of the 19-Norandrosterone metabolite, a byproduct of the banned substance Nandrolone. According to Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, the results were inconclusive, leading to Garcia's exoneration. His tests for Nandrolone came back negative, further supporting his innocence.

Garcia, along with his attorney Darin Chavez, maintains that the presence of Ostarine in his system was due to a contaminated supplement in minuscule amounts that had no performance-enhancing benefits. The testing of his B-sample is still pending, with results expected on May 22. The focus now shifts to the level of Ostarine present in his system, with many speculating that a picogram level would indicate contamination rather than intentional doping.

While some, like Adam Catterall, question the contamination theory, Haney remains steadfast in his belief that any presence of Ostarine is unacceptable. The ongoing saga will not conclude until the B-sample results are revealed, shedding light on the amount of Ostarine in Garcia's system and its potential impact on his performance in the Haney fight. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.