UFC Hall of Famer blasts Ryan Garcia’s legal team amidst controversial positive drug test
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes that Ryan Garcia's legal team caused a major blunder in their recent statement relating to his drug test.
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Ryan Garcia and Chael Sonnen (image credit- Boxing Scene, MMA Fighting)
Ryan Garcia gave one of the best boxing performances of his career when he defeated Devin Haney on April 20. Unfortunately, his victory came under question after he tested positive for a substance known as Ostarine, which came as a complete surprise to many fans. Since then, the boxing prodigy has been facing severe criticism from experts. However, in a recent development, his B-sample has also tested positive, adding to the controversy.
In response to the results, Garcia’s legal team has issued a statement that has not gone well with Chael Sonnen. According to reports, Garcia tested positive on April 19th and April 20th. However, on May 1st, he submitted his ‘B-samples, which also tested positive. Adding fuel to the fire, Garcia’s legal team issued a statement that didn’t sit well with Sonnen.
This statement make sure to do a lot of things and not going after VADA's credibility is one of them.Chael Sonnen via his YouTube channel
The team claimed that Ryan never took drugs on purpose, which could now land him in legal trouble at the age of 25. In his most recent video, Sonnen highlighted how a powerful legal team can contest the outcome. However, making a statement like that can hurt their chances.
Garcia was also initially accused of using the metabolite 19-norandrosterone, but he was later cleared of the charge. However, Ostarine’s could have a significant impact on his career. It is also being predicted that his fight with Haney will become a no-contest.
Chael Sonnen believes Ryan Garcia is innocent
Throughout Sonnen’s mixed martial arts career, he’s never been one to hide his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Recently, the ‘American Gangster’ commented on Garcia’s failed drug test before his fight against Haney, in which he tested positive for PEDs Ostarine.
During an interview with The MMA Hour, the UFC Hall of Famer commented on the controversial situation. While most of the combat sports world believes that Ryan Garcia is guilty, Sonnen does not. As such, he stated that Garcia did not use anabolic steroids because he did not get stronger, faster, or bigger.
Yeah, he’s a clean man. He’s clean if you’re talking about anabolics.
Chael Sonnen on the MMA Hour
Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator. Hence, Chael Sonnen believes that there would be clear signs that he used such a drug. Regardless, Garcia is now in deeper trouble after his B sample returned positive. However, he has been claiming his innocence after conducting a hair sample drug test.
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