Ryan Garcia News
Ryan Garcia tells Jake Paul he'd quit boxing if he knowingly took banned substances: "I would never cheat"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 5, 2024
Ryan Garcia continues to deny knowingly taking banned substances amid a failed VADA test for his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. The reports first surfaced from Dan Rafael and ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. It was revealed that Garcia popped for Ostarine. Coppinger also noted that “KingRy’s” A-sample also screened positive for 19-norandrosterone, although that part hadn’t been confirmed. Garcia has been calling for his B-sample to be tested.
Devin Haney, father Bill Haney issue statements on Ryan Garcia's failed VADA drug test: 'You trying to hurt my baby'
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
WBC super lightweight boxing champion Devin Haney and his father/trainer, Bill Haney, have addressed Ryan Garcia’s failed VADA drug test. Garcia made headlines this week when he tested positive for Ostarine, a performance enhancer, in three separate tests leading up to his April 20th fight with Haney. He handed Haney his first career loss by majority decision but didn’t receive Haney’s belt due to a botched weigh-in.
Ryan Garcia responds to Conor McGregor's fiery criticism of PED use: 'You ran from being tested!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia didn’t take long to address Conor McGregor’s scathing tweet about Garcia’s use of a performance-enhancing drug. Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a performance enhancer, on three different occasions leading up to his victory over Devin Haney last month. He defeated Haney by majority decision to hand the WBC super lightweight champion his first career defeat.
Gervonta Davis backs Ryan Garcia after drug testing failure: "They doing anything to take the win from Ryan"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2024
Gervonta Davis is backing his boxing rival Ryan Garcia after his recent drug testing failure. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring earlier this month in New York. There, Ryan Garcia faced his former amateur rival, Devin Haney. The two fought six times in the amateurs, splitting the series at 3-3. Ultimately, it was Garcia who broke the tie with a dominant decision victory over ‘The Dream’ on DAZN pay-per-view.
Report: Ryan Garcia tests positive for banned PED linked to Devin Haney boxing fight
Curtis Calhoun - May 1, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia’s recent upset win over WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney has now come into question after testing positive for a banned substance. According to boxing journalist Dan Rafael, Garcia tested positive for the banned performance enhancer Ostarine in a recent Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test linked to the Haney fight. As of this writing, Garcia’s representation hasn’t publically addressed the reported positive test.
Kamaru Usman questions Sean O'Malley for considering Ryan Garcia superfight
Harry Kettle - April 27, 2024
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley toying with the idea of a superfight against Ryan Garcia. As we know, Sean O’Malley is sitting pretty at the top of the bantamweight division right now. He’s the world champion, and he’s coming off the back of an emphatic win over Marlon Vera. Now, many are left to wonder what’s next for ‘Suga’.
Devin Haney calls for a rematch against Ryan Garcia: "Give the fans a FAIR fight"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2024
Devin Haney wants another shot at Ryan Garcia in the boxing ring. ‘The Dream’ returned to the ring on Saturday night to face his longtime rival, ‘KingRy’. The two young boxers faced off on six occasions in the amateurs, splitting the series at three victories apiece. They were supposed to clash as professionals last weekend, with WBC super lightweight gold on the lane. However, after Ryan Garcia missed weight, his bout with Devin Haney was turned into a non-title affair.
Michael Bisping reacts to Devin Haney’s post-fight celebrations following Ryan Garcia loss: “That’s crazy”
Harry Kettle - April 24, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has reacted to Devin Haney celebrating following his defeat to Ryan Garcia. Last weekend, Ryan Garcia pulled off quite the upset. He defeated Devin Haney via majority decision, but was unable to capture the belt as a result of him missing weight. Either way, it was quite the shock for many, with Haney suffering the first professional loss of his career.
Ryan Garcia confirms pre-fight antics were faked for Devin Haney boxing match: "I wasn't going to budge for anybody"
Josh Evanoff - April 23, 2024
Ryan Garcia was drinking during training camp for his boxing match with Devin Haney, but he was far from crazy. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in New York against ‘The Dream’. Heading into the bout, Ryan Garcia was a massive betting underdog, and for good reason. In the build-up to his fight against Devin Haney, the boxer repeatedly made strange claims and was admittedly drinking and smoking in training camp.
Ryan Garcia responds to Sean O'Malley after 'Sugar' expresses interest in boxing match: "PREPARE TO BLEED RAINBOW"
Josh Evanoff - April 22, 2024
It seems that boxing star Ryan Garcia and UFC champion Sean O’Malley are on a collision course. ‘KingRy’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend against Devin Haney. Heading into the contest, Ryan Garcia was a massive underdog, as he seemingly struggled with substance abuse and questions about his mental state. Instead, he dominated the WBC super lightweight champion handing him a majority decision defeat. For Garcia, the win was a satisfying one.
Paulie Malignaggi says Ryan Garcia 'exposed' Devin Haney in shocking boxing upset
Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024
Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi feels Devin Haney’s loss to Ryan Garcia exposed a lot of flaws in the WBC super lightweight champ’s skillset. Haney lost to Garcia by majority decision last weekend in New York City. It was a stunning upset after weeks of bizarre behavior by Garcia outside of the ring, but inside of it, Garcia put on a clinic.
Devin Haney issues statement following majority decision loss to Ryan Garcia
Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024
WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney has spoken out after his first professional boxing loss to Ryan Garcia. Garcia defeated Haney by majority decision in a stunning upset on Saturday in New York City. After weeks of bizarre behavior before the event, he entered the fight as a significant betting underdog.
Ryan Garcia criticizes referee Harvey Dock after defeating Devin Haney: "I think he was tripping"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2024
Ryan Garcia isn’t fond of referee Harvey Dock following his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. Garcia’s punching power paid dividends in the victory over Haney. He rocked “The Dream” in the first round and scored three knockdowns during the fight. “KingRy” believes he should’ve had a KO win in round seven, but Dock took some time to give Garcia a point deduction after Ryan punched Haney as he called for the two to break from a clinch.
Gervonta Davis reacts to Ryan Garcia’s win over Devin Haney: “That's what happens when you fight a MF the same size as you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2024
Gervonta Davis has briefly commented on Devin Haney suffering a majority decision loss to Ryan Garcia. Garcia and Haney collided inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY last night. “KingRy” rocked Haney early in the fight and he ended up scoring three knockdowns en route to a majority decision victory. Haney’s WBC junior welterweight title was not at stake, as Garcia missed weight going into the fight. Even so, Haney has been handed the first loss of his pro boxing career.
Oscar De La Hoya lays out stipulation for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2024
Ryan Garcia doesn’t see himself having a rematch against Gervonta “Tank” Davis with the exception of one stipulation. Back in April 2023, Garcia was stopped by “Tank” in the seventh round after receiving a mammoth body shot that he couldn’t recover from. “KingRy” has rebounded with two wins in a row, including the biggest victory of his pro boxing career over Devin Haney this past Saturday. Following Garcia’s win over Haney, many are wondering if it opens the door for a potential rematch between “KingRy” and “Tank.”
Ryan Garcia drank alcohol "every single night" before defeating Devin Haney: "What happened? I won"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2024
Ryan Garcia has made quite the claim following his majority decision victory over Devin Haney. “KingRy” and “The Dream” shared the ring inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this past Saturday night. Garcia provided the stunning fireworks with three knockdowns, overcoming a point deduction for the majority decision win. This fight was not contested for Haney’s WBC junior welterweight gold because Garcia missed weight.
Ryan Garcia defeats Devin Haney (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia will finally get the chance to settle their differences this evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ‘The Dream’ and ‘KingRy’ have a lengthy history together, dating back to when they were amateurs. Before the two were professionals, they met a total of six times. Garcia and Haney walked away from that series with three victories apiece, making tonight’s contest all the more intriguing.
VIDEO | Ryan Garcia chugs beer on the scale after missing weight for Devin Haney boxing match
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2024
It seems that Ryan Garcia doesn’t care about missing weight for his boxing match against Devin Haney. Tomorrow night on DAZN pay-per-view, ‘KingRy’ and ‘The Dream’ are set to collide. The two are former amateur rivals who met six times, splitting the series at 3 victories each. They were expected to meet as professionals this weekend, in a 12-round bout with Devin Haney’s WBC super lightweight title on the line.