Ryan Garcia recently became the subject of controversy after he tested positive for banned substances. The recent development has resulted in his majority decision victory over Devin Haney being in jeopardy. In this contentious situation, UFC middleweight Paulo Costa found a way to insert humor.
Costa has one of the incredible physical attributes in the UFC. As such, doping agencies have tested him often. Moreover, he has also played into it with his relatively new business endeavor, ‘The Secret Juice.’ After news of Garcia’s doping violation broke, Costa tweeted a hilarious response on X.
As Secret Juice CEO, branding designer, official taster, responsible for testing the models and inventor . I say LETS GO RYAN! 🧃🔥 keep not doing a f*ck for loserssss
Paulo Costa via X
Since Paulo Costa has a penchant for self-trolling, it’s not easy to understand whether Costa was expressing support or trolling the boxer. Moreover, he has tweeted again, inviting Garcia to the ‘Secret Juice Company.’
As Secret Juice CEO, branding designer, official taster, responsible for testing the models and inventor . I say LETS GO RYAN! 🧃🔥 keep not doing a fuck for loserssss pic.twitter.com/ma7s7n4qK2
— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) May 2, 2024
Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, listed as an anabolic substance by WADA. Boxers found doping for Ostarine has faced severe repercussions. Their victories have been changed to a DQ loss to their opponent, and they also faced bans from boxing committees.
Ryan Garcia finds an unlikely ally in Gervonta Davis
Gervonta Davis was responsible for giving Ryan Garcia the first professional loss of his boxing career. The duo fought an exciting fight, which Davis won via 7th round TKO, though marred by the rehydration clause stipulation and Garcia’s existing rib injury. Nonetheless, the PPV event was a big success, and Garcia even won admiration for “The Notorious” Conor McGregor.
Gervonta Davis (image credit- DAZN)After the defeat to Davis, Garcia vowed to get one back in a rematch. Moreover, after he won against Devin Haney, handing “The Dream” his first professional defeat, Garcia vowed to knock Davis out. Nonetheless, the recent doping violation has certainly halted those plans. Surprisingly, Davis came in support of Garcia. In a deleted tweet, Davis accused Eddie Hearn of foul play.
❓ Gervonta Davis continuing to insinuate that Eddie Hearn had something to do with Ryan Garcia testing positive.. pic.twitter.com/xIJhrBfeod
— NoSmokeBoxing (@NoSmokeBoxing) May 2, 2024
Nevertheless, there is no proof that Hearn was behind Garcia’s positive test result. However, Davis has insinuated Hearn has a history of doing ‘Dirty Sh*t.’ Hearn is one of the respectable promoters of boxing, and Davis’s claims are defamatory. It might be why he removed the tweet from his official X account.
Davis has not fought since he defeated Garcia. Soon after his victory, Davis embraced Islam and took on the name Abdul Wahid. Rumors speculated a fight with Haney, but it did not materialize. Recently, he has been engaged in a social media feud with his ex-mentor, Floyd Mayweather.
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