Amir Khan was banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for ostarine in 2022.
Garcia's team presented evidence of supplement contamination but it was not accepted by the commission.
NYSAC ruled that Garcia will be suspended for a minimum of one year and must pay a fine of $10,000.
Ostarine is an anabolic agent that has been on Wada's prohibited list since 2008.
Ryan Garcia's victory over Devin Haney in the WBC super lightweight championship fight on April 20, 2024, has been overturned due to a positive test for ostarine.
Ryan Garcia's victory over Devin Haney in the WBC super lightweight championship fight on April 20, 2024, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn has been overturned following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) announced that Garcia will be suspended for a minimum of one year from the date of the fight and must pay a fine of $10,000. He will also forfeit his entire purse to Golden Boy Promotions.
Garcia's team presented evidence of supplement contamination as the cause of the positive test, but this did not prevent NYSAC from ruling in favor of Haney. The commission restored Haney's undefeated record by altering the result to a no-contest.
Ostarine is an anabolic agent that has been on Wada's prohibited list since 2008. Amir Khan was banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for ostarine before his fight with Kell Brook in 2022.
Garcia, who weighed in at 143.2lbs on the day of the fight, missed the division limit and could not take Haney's championship belt. The scheduled non-title bout saw Garcia score three knockdowns against Haney to win via majority decision.
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in boxing is a serious issue that undermines the integrity of the sport. It is essential for athletes to ensure they are using only approved supplements and to undergo regular testing to maintain fair competition.
Ryan Garcia tested positive for PED ostarine after the fight on 20 April in Brooklyn.
Garcia has been suspended a minimum of one year from the date of the fight and must pay a state-maximum fine of $10,000 to the commission.
He will also forfeit his entire $1.1m contracted purse to Golden Boy Promotions.
Devin Haney’s undefeated record has been restored by the NYSAC settlement.
Amir Khan was banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for ostarine before his fight with Kell Brook.
Accuracy
Ryan Garcia scored three knockdowns against Haney in their scheduled 12-round encounter at the Barclays Center, but weighed in above the division limit of 140lbs and could no longer take Haney’s championship.
Garcia last official victory was against Oscar Duarte in December 2023.
Ryan Garcia suspended one year from boxing after positive test for performance-enhancing drug ostarine
Garcia last official victory was against Oscar Duarte in December 2023
Ostarine is a banned substance since 2008 and classified as an anabolic agent by WADA
Accuracy
He will also forfeit his entire $1.1m contracted purse to Golden Boy Promotions
Deception
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Publication
Fallacies
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The author makes an appeal to authority when quoting the New York State Athletic Commission and Pat English. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'major upset defeat', 'harsh result', and 'career-long layoff'. No formal fallacies were found.
The commission told ESPN on Thursday.
I have never seen a $1.2 million forfeiture or anything remotely close to it.
Ryan Garcia announced his retirement from boxing through a series of tweets on June 19, 2024.
Garcia’s decision to retire came after a controversial win over Devin Haney in April, where he tested positive for banned substances.
Garcia was also arrested for felony vandalism earlier in the month.
The boxer mentioned that his mother has cancer, he is being sued, and going through a divorce as reasons for his retirement.
Accuracy
Garcia’s decision to retire came after a controversial win over Devin Haney in April.
Garcia’s record was 25-1 (20 KOs) with his only loss coming against Gervonta Davis in April 2023.
Deception
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The author is reporting on Ryan Garcia's retirement announcement from boxing. However, the article includes editorializing and sensationalism by stating 'If it is the end of Garcia’s boxing career,' and 'With everything piling up in Garcia’s life.' These statements are not facts but rather opinions of the author.
If it is the end of Garcia’s boxing career,
Fallacies
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The article contains an inflammatory rhetoric and a potential appeal to authority. Ryan Garcia's tweets are portrayed as a reason for his retirement without questioning their validity or the fact that they were posted after the boxing match. The author also includes Garcia's personal issues, such as his arrest and family problems, without providing context on whether these events directly influenced his decision to retire.
Boxing will be alright without me But still sucks I was fun in the game And it was fun to punch people - RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 19, 2024
I MAY RETIRE IM DONE WITH THIS GAME - RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 19, 2024
Forget I existed everyone - RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) June 19, 2024
Ryan Garcia's team presented evidence of supplement contamination as the cause of the positive test.
Accuracy
Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance Ostarine in tests before his fight with Devin Haney.
Garcia claimed corruption on social media after the failed Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency test.
His team presented evidence of supplement contamination as the cause of the positive test.
The New York State Athletic Commission has made a settlement agreement with Garcia’s team, resulting in a one-year ban from boxing and forfeiture of his $1.1 million purse, along with a $10,000 fine.
The fight between Garcia and Haney will be officially ruled as a no-contest.
Garcia claimed retirement from the sport ahead of the verdict.
Ryan Garcia wrote profanity-filled posts on social media after suspension news broke
Accuracy
Ryan Garcia suspended from boxing for one year by New York State Athletic Commission
Ryan Garcia tested positive for performance-enhancing drug ostarine before and during his fight against Devin Haney
Garcia's win over Haney changed to no-contest and he must forfeit $1 million to Golden Boy Promotions
Deception
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The author makes several statements that are emotionally manipulative and sensational. He uses phrases like 'they took my victory away' and 'cheated' to elicit an emotional response from the reader. The author also selectively reports information by only mentioning the suspension and forfeiture of money without providing context about why Garcia tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
I had all the belts already.
They took my victory away.
From now on I’m fighting at whatever weight I choose no longer fighting in weight classes.
Fallacies
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The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by quoting Ryan Garcia's profanity-filled posts on social media. This is an example of an appeal to emotion fallacy.
