Victor Conte Denies Ryan Garcia's Doping Allegations, Explains Ostarine Benefits

Victor Conte, the former BALCO mastermind turned anti-doping advocate, has firmly denied allegations made by boxer Ryan Garcia that he was behind Garcia's positive drug tests for the banned substance Ostarine before and after his fight with Devin Haney last month in Brooklyn. Garcia had accused Conte of being connected to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) and claimed that Conte's association with Haney was suspicious.

In response to Garcia's accusations, Conte told TMZ Sports, "His conspiracy theory is completely wrong and debunked. I have nothing to do with this. I'm completely independent of VADA." Since the BALCO scandal in the mid-2000s, Conte has dedicated his career to keeping sports clean and has worked with many athletes, including Haney.

Conte provided insight into Ostarine, the substance that Garcia tested positive for. He explained that Ostarine is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (S-A-R-M) that promotes protein synthesis, muscle growth, and fat loss, and "definitely enhances performance." Conte listed the specific benefits of taking Ostarine, including "faster, stronger, better reaction time. It energizes you. It helps with recovery. It accelerates healing and tissue repair after workouts."

Garcia maintains his innocence, stating, "Everybody knows that I don't cheat. Never taken a steroid. I don't even know where to get steroids. I barely take supplements. Big lies." He can ask VADA to test a secondary sample that was collected the day before or day of the fight. Golden Boy Promotions, which represents Garcia, has released a statement supporting Garcia's denials.

However, Devin Haney has taken a strong stance against Garcia, saying, "Ryan cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting dirty and breaking positive not once but twice... This puts the fight in a completely different light." The failed drug tests have sparked controversy, with some calling for Garcia to apologize to the fans and the sport of boxing.

Conte has broken down how a positive test could occur and what will likely happen to Garcia following the failed tests. The boxing world eagerly awaits further developments in this high-profile doping case, which has cast a shadow over the Garcia-Haney fight and raised questions about the integrity of the sport.

Key Takeaways

• Victor Conte denies allegations of involvement in Ryan Garcia's positive drug tests.
• Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, before and after his fight with Devin Haney.
• Ostarine promotes muscle growth, fat loss, and enhances performance, according to Conte.
• Garcia maintains his innocence, while Haney accuses him of cheating and disrespecting the sport.
• The failed drug tests have sparked controversy and raised questions about the integrity of boxing.