Haney’s words were clear and direct
Following the revelation of the results of Ryan Garcia’s B-sample doping test, which also tested positive for ostarine after his fight against Devin Haney, Bill Haney, Devin’s father, did not mince words. In a videotaped speech, he expressed his strong disapproval and lashed out at Ryan Garcia.
Haney’s words were clear and direct: “Cheaters don’t prosper. What is done in the dark always comes to light.” He emphasized the gravity of the situation, stressing that Garcia’s actions have consequences.
“He is a cheater,” Haney reiterated firmly. He criticized Garcia’s hypocrisy, noting that while Garcia presents himself as a role model for young boxers, he openly engages in drug use, setting a damaging example for his followers.
Haney stressed the importance of maintaining integrity in the sport, especially for the sake of young aspiring boxers who look up to figures like Garcia. “What about all the kids who want to box? They look up to Ryan Garcia,” Haney said. “Don’t be like Ryan Garcia. He’s a bum.”
Haney’s tough talk in favor of clean sport and a responsible attitude towards performance-enhancing drugs resonates deeply. His words serve as a reminder of the importance of integrity and honesty in boxing and in any sport, urging everyone to take the sport seriously and stand up for its values.
As the controversy surrounding the Ryan Garcia doping scandal continues to unfold, Haney’s firm stance sends a powerful message: cheating has no place in boxing, and those who engage in such behavior have and must face the consequences.
