Eddie Hearn, the head of Matchroom Sport, is struggling to comprehend the actions of rising boxing star Ryan Garcia in the wake of his recent doping scandal. Garcia, who shocked the combat sports world with a stunning victory over Devin Haney, tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in drug-testing samples collected after the fight.
Hearn, who was Haney’s promoter for the bout, expressed his confusion over Garcia’s behavior since the news broke. The young fighter has vehemently denied any involvement in doping and is awaiting the results of his B sample. If the findings are the same, Garcia could face a fine, suspension, and have his victory overturned.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Garcia has been engaging in what Hearn describes as “stupid, childish behavior” on social media. Hearn emphasized that he hopes Garcia is innocent but warned him against dismissing the test results as a conspiracy theory.
The use of ostarine, a banned substance commonly linked to tainted supplement cases, has cast a shadow over Garcia’s impressive win. Hearn believes there is a chance Garcia is innocent but stressed the importance of addressing the issue head-on.
As the controversy continues to unfold, Hearn urged Garcia to confront the situation and handle it appropriately. The boxing world awaits the results of the B sample, which will ultimately determine Garcia’s fate in the sport.