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Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been suspended one year after he reached a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission following his positive tests for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine, the commission told ESPN on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The suspension is retroactive to Garcia\u2019s April 20 decision victory over Devin Haney, which has been overturned to a no-contest.<\/p>\n

Garcia, 25, also forfeited his purse, the commission said. His disclosed purse was $1.2 million, sources said, which is what he will give up, though his guaranteed earnings were millions more. The commission said it also fined Garcia $10,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank the commission and the fans who stood by me during this whole process,\u201d Haney told ESPN during a phone interview Thursday. \u201cThe facts are the facts, and I wasn\u2019t on an even playing field. Happy I was able to receive justice for what happened. It\u2019s all part of my story and it\u2019s only going to make me better. I look to enjoy this time with my family and friends and see what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n

Devin Haney celebrates defeating Regis Prograis in their WBC World Super Lightweight Title fight at Chase Center (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)
\nRyan Garcia after bagging win over Devin Haney Photo Courtesy: Getty Images<\/p>\n

Garcia will be reinstated April 20, 2025, provided his urine test is returned with no banned substances, the commission said. The settlement with the commission to accept punishment means a hearing is avoided.<\/p>\n

Garcia was ineligible to win the WBC junior welterweight title, which Haney maintained, after he missed weight. Haney had never been knocked down in 31 previous pro fights, but was floored in Rounds 7, 10 and 11 en route to the majority decision defeat. But that loss has now been wiped from Haney\u2019s record, and he\u2019s again 31-0.<\/p>\n

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney Photo Courtesy: Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cRyan, with his legal team, has resolved this issue and firmly maintains his truth: he never intentionally took any banned substance,\u201d Team Garcia said in a statement provided to ESPN. \u201cIt\u2019s simply not in his nature. \u2026 The fans will always remember his performance against Haney as a masterclass, and that will never be erased.\u201d<\/p>

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