By Arthur Rooks Boxing Contributor

Boxing Superstar Ryan Garcia‘s B-sample returned an adverse finding for the banned substance ostarine on Thursday, as reported by the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory and viewed by ESPN. Ostarine, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), is known to attach to proteins in the body, signaling muscles to grow, aiding performance by building muscle mass, enhancing fat loss, and increasing stamina and recovery.

Garcia responded to the findings, expressing his commitment to honesty: “My whole thing is I’d rather tell the truth than try to fabricate it with a lie. Because lies don’t stand. So if I really did take it, I would be like, honestly, I was going through a weird situation. I wasn’t really that confident. I chose to take it. I’m sorry. And that’s it. But I didn’t and I hate cheating.” In an effort to clear his name, Garcia’s team had his hair tested by toxicology expert Dr. Pascal Kintz, which returned negative results for the substance. They are now testing his supplements to find a potential source of contamination.

The boxing commission issued a statement on Thursday indicating that the matter remains under review. Should Garcia and his team successfully prove that supplement contamination caused the positive test, the 25-year-old might be cleared of any wrongdoing. If not, Garcia faces the suspension of his boxing license and fines. Despite the looming uncertainty, Garcia remains determined to continue his career: “I know I will find a way to fight,” he stated. “If I got to go to a different country to fight, I will. … I just want to be in the ring. I’m in my prime. I feel good. I feel strong.” This follows Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney, where he floored Haney three times to secure a majority decision win.