Ryan Garcia OFFICALLY BANNED - He's moving to MMA

Ryan Garcia wants to join Dana White in UFC after being handed one-year ban from boxing after positive drugs test
Joe Moore, Assistant Editor
Published: 23:21, 20 Jun 2024Updated: 23:33, 20 Jun 2024
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Ryan Garcia seems to be eyeing a move to UFC after being banned from boxing for one year over his failed drugs test.
The American boxer picked up a big points win over rival Devin Haney in April, but that bout has now been declared a no-contest with Haney's undefeated record restored.
Garcia's win over Haney has been declared a no-contest and the American has been banned from boxing for one year
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Garcia's win over Haney has been declared a no-contest and the American has been banned from boxing for one yearCredit: Getty
It comes after Garcia and his legal team agreed to a settlement with the New York Commission following two failed pre-fight drugs tests, which came back positive for banned substance ostarine.
Garcia has agreed to a suspension of at least one year and has handed back his share of the official contract purse - said to be $1.1million - and has also been fined the state-maximum of $10,000.
This news came after Garcia claimed earlier on Thursday he has 'officially retired'.
And he's now sent a message to UFC boss Dana White in an attempt to secure a move over to MMA, as he reacted on X.