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Ryan Garcia ‘didn’t cheat,’ says UFC boss Dana White
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LAS VEGAS — Dana White has come to the defense of Ryan Garcia, who was recently suspended for a year by the Modern York Athletic Commission after he tested positive for a banned substance.
“From what my team tells me, and these guys are the damn best, [it was a] “Contaminated supplement,” UFC boss said.
Garcia put on the performance of a lifetime when he knocked down Devin Haney three times en route to a decision victory on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Modern York City, but that was later ruled null and void when drug testers detected Ostarine in the 25-year-old boxer’s urine.
His legal team issued a statement to WBN on May 31 stating, “The results of the tests on samples of two supplements declared by Ryan Garcia on VADA doping control forms signed on April 19 and 20 came back positive for ostarine contamination.”
They added that “confidential test reports” indicate the banned substance came from two NutraBIO-brand supplements.
NutraBIO has vehemently denied this, issuing a statement indicating that “no ostarine has been found in its products” after conducting its own testing.
CEO and founder Mark Glazier called Garcia’s claims “irresponsible,” adding, “Any express or implied statements suggesting that our product contained ostarine at the time of sale are completely without merit.”
A number of UFC fighters have tested positive for Ostarine in recent years, including UFC bantamweight champion and non-weight ranking star Sean O’Malley, who has an online rivalry with Garcia.
Following Saturday’s UFC 303 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, White spoke with World Boxing News and other reporters about Ostarine, Garcia and his ban from boxing.
“None of this is my business — it’s not my record,” he began. “I hate to talk about drug testing, but with all my knowledge… in the years [UFC has] “he was drug tested, we believe the people doing the drug testing were taking contaminated supplements and were not cheating.”
White said that if Garcia “had the right people around him,” none of this would have happened.
He reiterated that as the president of a leading MMA organization, he has “no skin” in the boxing business. “I don’t care; it’s not my fight, it’s not my business.”
However, he added that the UFC is “pretty sure it was a tainted supplement.”
While Garcia’s ban expires in April 2025, that does not in any way diminish his status as one of boxing’s biggest stars.
As reported last month, Garcia could face at least two more world title shots after serving his suspension.
Premier Boxing Champions consultant Stephen Espinoza has welcomed the fight between PBC star Gervonta Davis and Golden Boy Promotions boxer Garcia, calling it a “huge, huge rematch” in an exclusive interview with World Boxing News.
Boxing coach Bob Santos, on the other hand, in an interview with us in which he discussed the mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Barrios in behind schedule 2024, apparently would like to see his fighter Mario Barrios fight Garcia next year.
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Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan: What time is the fight? What channel?
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What TV channel is Jaron Ennis vs David Avanesyan on?
The card will be broadcast on DAZN as part of a subscription package.
Where will the Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan Estrada fight take place?
Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, USA. This will be the first time in six years that Ennis will fight in his hometown of Philadelphia.
What time does the Jaron Ennis vs David Avanesyan fight start?
The event will be broadcast from 1am (BST) on DAZN, starting with the undercard fights. UK fans can expect the main event to start around 4am
How many rounds will the Jaron Ennis vs David Avanesyan fight last?
The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds of 3 minutes in the welterweight division. Ennis will be defending his IBF 147-pound world title for the first time.
What fights will take place in the Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan event?
10 x 2 min – WBC Women World Featherweight Title
Skye Nicolson Fight Diana Vargas
10 x 3 minutes – Super Featherweight
Henry Lebron vs Christopher Diaz-Velez
10 x 3 min – WBC USA featherlight heavyweight title (vacant)
Khalil Coe Manuel Gallegos Fight
10 x 3 minutes – welterweight
Jalil Major Hackett vs. Peter Dobson
8 x 3 minutes – bantamweight
Christian Carto vs. Carlos Buitrago
6 x 3 minutes – super uncomplicated
Ismail Muhammad vs. Frank Brown
4 x 3 minutes – bantamweight
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Sam Goodman Rolls the Dice Against Chainoi Worawut as December Fight with Naoya Inoue Approaches
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Junior featherweight title challenger Sam “The Ghost” Goodman will risk his mandatory fight against undisputed 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue when he faces tough Thai Chainoi “The Rockman” Worawut at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Novel South Wales, Australia, next Wednesday night.
The fight is a matter of life and death for Goodman. A loss for the 25-year-old Australian at Albion Park would see him at the back of the queue; a win would see him retain his position.
So why fight?
“It was always in the cards and it looked like there was a chance I could fight for a world title. That’s more or less the reason,” Goodman (18-0, 8 KOs) told The Ring
“As you’ve seen over the last 12 months, I like to stay vigorous. I train all year round. And after my last fight, I thought it would be another good test, to fight someone who is world class and get back out there with a world class opponent before I face the likes of Inoue.”
Goodman has always had a busy schedule. Other than the first year of COVID-19 in 2020, he has boxed at least three times a year throughout his career. Last year, he picked up the gloves four times, defeating Ring-ranked contenders Ra’eese Aleem (20-1, 12 KOs) and TJ Doheny (26-4, 20 KOs) and claiming the scalps of Miguel Flores (25-5-1, 12 KOs) and Zhong Liu (19-1, 7 KOs), all by decision.
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“It’s not about getting worse or anything like that, it’s just building and building on what I’ve done and hitting challenging before I get to the biggest fight of my life. That’s what it’s all about,” said The Ring’s No. 4-ranked junior featherweight contender, who is coming off a fourth-round knockout of Mark Schleibs in March.
“It’s another good, tough test; to get through it and pass with distinction, and then move on to the most vital fight of my life.”
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Goodman lands a hook on Mark Schleib in his final fight. (Photo courtesy of No Limit Boxing)
Bangkok’s Worawut, also known as Thachtana Luangphon (25-0-1, 15 KOs), won’t be flying to Australia just for a free vacation and a packet of cream cookies. The seasoned former Thai boxer has a powerful right hook and a jarringly tiny left hook, weapons the 27-year-old will look to utilize against Goodman in his first boxing fight outside his home country.
“He doesn’t have the bad eye and he’s pretty composed there as well,” Goodman said of his opponent. “He’s pretty tranquil, but I don’t think he’s had too much adversity in his career. I think I have more than enough skills to frustrate anyone in this division. Not just to frustrate them, but to really make them wonder what they’re doing in the ring. I think there’s a lot of things I can take advantage of.”
“I think my strength will be controlling the pace of the fight and where it takes place.”
In a recent interview with Wasim Mather for this website, Worawut spoke about Goodman’s skills as a boxer.
“Sam Goodman is a good fighter with quick footwork. He’s always waiting for a counterattack and has a great lead hand,” he said.
“It’s like another fight. I’ve been training 100% for over two months. My goal is to fight Inoue; that’s my dream, but first I have to win the fight with Goodman.”
Both boxers enter the fight with enormous pressure, and the winner will be able to count on the biggest prize in the lighter weight classes.
“Beating me will change the course of Worawut’s career,” Goodman said. “I’m aware of that. Like I said before, I’m just focused on myself and what I need to do.
“I don’t really care what he thinks or any of the pressure he puts on himself. I just focus on getting the job done and doing it well. That’s where my head is right now.”
“I’m not thinking about it too much. I’m just enjoying fight week again, fighting a guy in my hometown, which could be my last fight here for a while, but who knows? I’m just enjoying everything that comes with it. But I’m pretty focused on this fight. I’m in the best shape of my career and I’ve done everything right, so I’m not taking any risks.”
Japanese superstar Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), the No. 2 boxer in the world according to The Ring magazine regardless of weight class, is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
The 31-year-old from Yokohama is expected to return in September, with the resurgent left-hander Doheny considered a potential opponent. The 37-year-old Irishman, who lives in Australia, has successfully built a profile for himself in Japan, notching three straight knockout wins over solid opponents over the past year.
Speaking to In slow May, Inoue’s American co-promoter, Bob Arum, expanded the plan for the 122-pound world champion.
“The plan is for Inoue to fight again in Japan in September. And then, depending on how everything goes there, he will fight again at the end of the year, maybe in Riyadh,” the Top Rank boss said.
“Both Sam Goodman and the Irishman (Doheny) are great opponents. I had a chance to talk to Sam briefly this week in Tokyo and I was very impressed with his attitude. So whether he’ll fight Inoue in September or December, I don’t know.
“But he will definitely fight Inoue this year.”
Goodman knows what he is risking by facing Worawut, but believes he will be in better shape when he faces Inoue in five months.
“That’s the plan. Our plan has always been to fight him in December. That’s what we’re working towards. Everything I’ve done this year is a stepping stone toward that ultimate goal,” Goodman said.
“That’s on my mind and it motivates me every day. It’s close, but there’s still a lot of work to do. And it starts July 10th. I’ve got one more guy to deal with, and once I deal with him, I’ll be fully focused on the December date.”
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Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan July 13, live on DAZN
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Jaron Ennis will defend his IBF welterweight title against David Avanesyan at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 13, with the event broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. Cody Crowley is out, and what do we get? Avanesyan, the Armenian knockout champion, is ready to make this fight even more spectacular for the Philadelphia crowd.
More than 10,000 tickets have already been sold, proving that Philly fans are ready for a good time — or maybe just a fight. If you don’t have a ticket yet, you can visit Ticketmaster.com before you get stuck watching highlights on your phone like a sucker.
Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) returns to his hometown for the first time since 2018. And he’s coming off a knockout win over Roiman Villa last year just to remind everyone why he’s the champion. Meanwhile, Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs), known for taking down Brits like it’s a hobby, is ready to turn July 13 into a night to remember — or at least something to talk about at the pub.
Ennis, who doesn’t mince his words, said, “Now that Crowley is officially out of my fight, I think Avanesyan is the better opponent. He’ll put up a better fight.”
Avanesyan, clearly excited about another shot at glory, added: “This is my last chance at a world title and I have to take it. I respect Ennis and his career because he was excellent, but he has what I want and what I need.” Translation: He’s ready to fight and doesn’t plan on being a footnote in Ennis’ career.
The evening’s fight card features a full lineup including Jalil Hackett taking on Peter Dobson for the WBA Continental North America welterweight title, Skye Nicolson defending her WBC World featherweight title against Dyana Vargas and a lightweight heavyweight bout between Khalil Coe and Manuel Gallegos.
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