Highlights
- Jake Paul confronts Ryan Garcia over failed drug tests, expresses disappointment and concern.
- Garcia denies knowingly taking PEDs, suggests setup, faces intense backlash from UFC star McGregor.
- Garcia’s future in boxing uncertain as investigation into failed drug tests continues.
Jake Paul, who is set to fight Mike Tyson in July, has confronted his friend and fellow boxer, Ryan Garcia, regarding Garcia’s recent failed drug tests. The confrontation follows Garcia’s positive tests for the banned substance Ostarine, which occurred both the day before and the day of his victory over Devin Haney on April 20.
Garcia has denied intentionally using any performance-enhancing drugs and has made several claims of a conspiracy that led to the drug being found in his system. On a FaceTime call, Paul confronted Garcia about the failed drug test.
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Paul expressed his disappointment and concern, telling Garcia that he would be “p***d off” if Garcia knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs. Despite Garcia’s protests of innocence on social media, insisting he has never knowingly taken PEDs, Paul pressed him during an Instagram live session on Friday night.
During the live session, Paul questioned Garcia about his request for a B-sample test and how the banned substance could have ended up in his system if he claims innocence. Garcia maintained his innocence, suggesting he was set up, but Paul emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “if you did do it, then that’s really f***ed up bro.”
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Garcia reiterated his stance on never feeling the need to take PEDs, even going as far as to say he would quit boxing if he ever did. However, the backlash against Garcia has been intense, with UFC legend Conor McGregor delivering a chilling message on social media which he later deleted.
Furthermore, Garcia’s attempt to justify the presence of Ostarine in his system through a supplement was debunked by the supplement’s manufacturer. Despite the controversy, Garcia has been seen enjoying a night out in Las Vegas, seemingly unaffected by the fallout from his failed drug tests.
As Garcia’s future in boxing hangs in the balance, it is unclear whether he will face a suspension or his win will be overturned into a no-contest. The investigation into his failed drug test is ongoing.
