Devin Haney is formally searching for to have Ryan Garcia disqualified from their April 20 bout following video proof of IV therapy.
Garcia is already underneath a cloud as a consequence of optimistic drug samples for elevated ranges of ostartine. Haney is now asking the New York State Athletic Fee to assessment footage of Garcia administering intervenous remedy. IVs could be linked to the follow of eradicating substances from the physique rapidly. Garcia appeared on a pre-fight DAZN present partaking within the follow, which Haney has since set his lawyer upon.
As a result of ostarine bombshell and the following IVs, Haney hopes to overturn the end result to a victory in his favor, says nutritionist Victor Conte.
“Ryan Garcia [had] two optimistic ostarine checks. Overview: Ostarine promotes muscle development and power, very best for bodybuilders and athletes. It helps fats loss whereas preserving muscle mass. It’s typically used low season. It’s banned by WADA [World Anti-Doping Agency] and VADA [Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency],” outlined Conte.
On Haney’s bid to get his undefeated report again, Conte added: “Devin Haney filed a grievance with the NYSAC relating to his latest battle with Ryan Garcia. 4 violations are alleged within the grievance.
“Garcia’s two optimistic checks for Ostarine on April 19 and 20. Additionally, Garcia’s use of prohibited IV and the truth that Garcia missed weight on goal to achieve a bonus.
“Haney requested that the NYSAC disqualify Garcia. There’s precedent. In 2016, boxer Lucian Bute was DQ’d for testing optimistic for ostarine. Badou Jack was given the win.
“NYSAC strictly prohibits using IV. There’s video proof of Ryan utilizing IV.”
Listening to of Haney’s intentions, Garcia laughed off makes an attempt to change the end result.
“You may’t make this up, Haney wins. No, what, bruh.”
At current, the very best Haney can hope for is a no-contest regardless of Conte pointing to the Jack vs Bute case. It’s way more seemingly that Haney will protect his unbeaten run with out including one other victory to his CV.
The NYSAC is at present reviewing all of the proof within the fallout of the resignation of Govt Director Kim Sumbler. Garcia, at finest, can count on a listening to to plead his case earlier than ultimate judgment. Lots is determined by the B pattern, which Conte is adamant will return optimistic, too.
In that case, there isn’t a lot wiggle room for Garcia, who’s in the end accountable for any substance in his physique for detection.
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