Conor McGregor Goes From Praise to Punishment: Ryan Garcia’s Upset Win Under Fire After Positive Drug Test

Many things happen in combat sports and reactions are always expected because such is the nature of this game. This time around, former UFC champion Conor McGregor has brutally opined on recent happenings on Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney fight.

Ryan Garcia’s stunning victory over Devin Haney has been clouded by controversy after reports emerged that he failed a drug test conducted the day before the fight.

Initially, fellow fighter Conor McGregor celebrated Garcia’s win. However, McGregor’s praise quickly turned sour after news broke of Garcia’s positive test result for Ostarine, a banned performance-enhancing substance.

On Friday, McGregor wrote on X:

“Cheated the weight and was juiced, lifetime ban. Sad to see, sad to say. Sad and a bit sick. Don’t come near me if I see you ever Ryan Garcia. I am actually disgusted. This ostarine it reminds me of Sean o malley was on that as well. I don’t like this, I’ll bust yous both up, do yous want a spar I will set flights right now for you both for a full on spar each. Hotel, black forge inn the lot. #letssparomalley and #garcia two little ostarine heads I’ll ride you both like yous are ostriches. wtf is up. What do you think you are at ? If I was Haneys dad you’re dead no matter what for doing that. Crazy. What the f— happened to you, you little fool. Get your head together cos I gonna smash it in with elbows if you don’t. Fair play Devin well done. Your performance has just become even more heroic! Bravo. GET YOUR HEAD TOGETHER OR KILL YOURSELF”

The New York State Athletic Commission is currently investigating the situation, and Garcia has vehemently denied knowingly ingesting Ostarine.

A final ruling on Garcia’s case could take weeks or even months to be determined.

This positive test casts a long shadow over Garcia’s achievement. According to boxing journalist Mike Coppinger, Garcia’s pre-fight bloodwork, conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), revealed the presence of Ostarine.

Garcia has maintained his innocence, stating that he has never cheated.

Fake news like if I was Donald trump pic.twitter.com/PVg5EW7yLd

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) May 2, 2024