On April 20, 2024, boxing fans witnessed one of the most controversial bouts in recent history when Ryan Garcia faced Devin Haney at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight ended with Garcia knocking Haney down three times, securing a majority decision victory. However, the outcome was marred by allegations of performance-enhancing drug use.

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Following the bout, Garcia tested positive for the banned substance ostarine, leading the New York State Athletic Commission to overturn the result to a no-contest. Garcia was suspended for one year, fined $10,000, and forfeited his $1.1 million purse . Garcia maintains that the positive tests were due to supplement contamination and has consistently denied intentional use of banned substances .​

Despite the official ruling, the controversy surrounding the fight continues to fuel debates among fans and analysts. Garcia’s team has called the allegations defamatory, while Haney’s camp insists that the victory was tainted and that Garcia owes the fans an apology .​

As both fighters prepare for upcoming bouts—Garcia against Rolly Romero and Haney against José Ramírez—the shadow of their previous encounter looms large. The fight may have been officially erased from the record books, but its impact on the fighters’ careers and the sport’s integrity remains undeniable.