Devin " The Dream" Haney is once again officially undefeated.
Haney was successful in getting the results against Ryan Garcia reversed following Garcia’s PED finding.
Haney said: “Thank you to the commission for doing the right thing and making the right decision.. I don’t understand how Golden Boy is getting any money as if they took any punches. They haven’t even spoke out about this PED situation."
Ryan Garcia has a settlement agreement with the New York State Athletic Commission, reports suggest.
Garcia will be suspended for at least one year, and will forfeit $1.1M of his official contract purse.
Results of the bout between Haney and Garcia has been annulled and the bout officially ruled a no-contest.
Ryan Garcia fought Devin Haney on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Among controversies surrounding the bout was Garcia coming in three and half pounds above the 140 limit.
As a result of that, Haney’s WBC Super Lightweight strap wasn't on the line for the bout.
Later, Garcia was found to have tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing substance ostarine ahead of the fight.
Ryan Garcia’s team have issued a statement following the announcement of Garcia’s one-year ban from boxing:
“The fans will always remember his performance against Devin Haney as a masterclass, and that will never be erased.”
The statement continued:
“Ryan Garcia was a victim of substance contamination, with levels measured in the billions and trillions of a gram, which provided no advantage whatsoever in the ring.
“Ryan, with his legal team, has resolved this issue and firmly maintains his truth: he never intentionally took any banned substance. It's simply not in his nature.
“For many years, Ryan has voluntarily submitted to random testing, even during out-of-competition periods, and has never had any issues. He has maintained an impeccable and clean record throughout his career, significantly elevating and transcending the sport of boxing, earning respect and admiration from millions of fans worldwide.
“The fans will always remember his performance against Haney as a masterclass, and that will never be erased.
“Ryan will continue to elevate the sport and will be actively involved in advocating for reform.
“We hope future changes in our system will address issues like this one.
“We want to thank all of the fans who have continued to support Ryan, not only during the great moments but also through the difficult times that life brings. He will be back in the ring soon and better than ever.”
Haney is now 31-0 with 15 knockouts; Garcia, 24-1.
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