The contents of Ryan Garcia’s “A” and “B” sample containers collected on April 19th and April 20th yielded adverse analytical findings for ostarine. Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (“SARM”). Ostarine and all SARMs are banned substances at all times under the WBC Clean Boxing Program [and VADA, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association]. [The primary jurisdiction for determining the length of Garcia's suspension lies with the New York Athletic Commission because Garcia tested positive in connection with his fight vs. Devin Haney, which took place in New York. This article was written from the point of view of the WBC, a ratings organization]. Upon receiving the notification of the adverse findings, the WBC immediately started its results management process under the governing WBC CBP’s Testing and Results Management Guidelines (https://wbcboxing.com/WBCVADAESP/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WBC-Protocol-FINAL.pdf).  Under that process, the WBC notified Garcia of the adverse findings, provided him with information about his right to witness the opening of the “B” sample container, and to have the contents of the “B” sample container tested.  The “B” sample also yielded adverse analytical findings for ostarine.

 

In addition, the WBC’s Result Management Unit’s notification requested available information and/or documents to assist in the determination of the circumstances leading or reasonably related to the adverse findings.  The WBC Results Management Unit anticipates receiving the available information requested toward the end of June.

 

 In the meantime, the WBC has continued to investigate the pharmacological characteristics of ostarine, the details of the tests’ results that led to the adverse findings, and any other explanation that might relate to the adverse findings. The WBC will continue to provide updates of the process it is undertaking as additional information becomes available.