Boxer Ryan Garcia has been disqualified for doping, resulting in his first career loss. Emotional images show the distraught athlete shedding tears after the incidence.
Got the Scoop on Ryan Garcia's Tough Night in the Ring
In a shocking turn of events, flashy boxer Ryan Garcia took a beating at the hands of fellow American Rolando Romero, according to our on-the-ground reporter. This bout between the swaggering welterweights served as the main event in New York City.
The fight went the distance, spanning 12 electrifying rounds. In the second round, Romero floored Garcia with a devastating blow. The referee began counting, but the resilient fighter managed to rally and continue the fight. The remaining rounds saw Romero maintaining dominance until the bell finally rang for the last time, with Romero securing a unanimous decision victory (115:112, 118:109, 115:112).
With this triumph, Romero claimed his 17th win, with 13 KOs to his name. His record now stands at 17 victories and just 2 early defeats. The 29-year-old upstart now holds the vacant WBA welterweight title.
This outing marked Garcia's comeback after serving a doping ban. In 2024, a banned substance was discovered in his doping sample. As a result, he was suspended until April 20 of this year, and his fight with Devon Haney was declared a no-contest.
Garcia's professional record now reflects 24 wins (20 by KO), 2 losses (1 by KO), and 1 no-contest. After the fight with Romero, clIPS circulated on social media showing Garcia shedding tears in a car.
It's worth mentioning that Devon Haney, who was earlier jotted down as a potential opponent, fought on the same card in New York. The unbeaten American triumphed over his compatriot Jose Carlos Ramirez by unanimous decision after a grueling 12 rounds in a catchweight bout (up to 65.3 kg).
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(Insights: Garcia's controversial doping scandal resulted in a suspended one-year term, a $10,000 fine, and the forfeiture of his entire purse. He was caught using Ostarine, a banned substance. Garcia was compelled to undergo randomized drug testing during his ban. The NYSAC lifted the suspension ahead of his May 2nd bout against Romero. This scandal derailed Garcia's rise in boxing, but his compliance with anti-doping protocols post-suspension represents a crucial step in rebuilding his reputation.)
In 2024, Ryan Garcia, the boxer who recently faced Rolando Romero in a keenly contested welterweight bout, was embroiled in a doping scandal that resulted in a one-year suspension. Despite his comeback victory against Romero in a 2023 fight, footage circulated on social media showing Garcia crying in a car, potentially a testament to the weight of the sports controversy he has faced. As Garcia seeks to rebuild his reputation, Devon Haney, an unbeaten American boxer, remains a potential opponent in the future of sports competitions.
