AFPNo place like Dome: Boxing back at Tyson-Douglas Tokyo upset venue
When 42-1 underdog James 'Buster' Douglas shocked 'Iron' Mike Tyson 34 years ago at the Tokyo Dome, the result reverberated around the world. "And if Inoue wasn't around, there wouldn't be any world title fights at the Tokyo Dome for a while yet." amk/dh
Associated PressBoxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Garcia defeated Devin Haney, a former amateur rival, by majority decision on April 20 in New York. Garcia knocked Haney down three times and handed the WBC super lightweight champion his first loss but did not win the title because he was over the weight limit.
AFPGarcia failed drug test before Haney win: ESPN
American boxer Ryan Garcia failed a drug test just before his explosive victory over undefeated WBC super-lightweight Devin Haney last month, ESPN reported on Wednesday.The details of the test results were contained in a letter obtained by ESPN by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), which oversees drug-testing in boxing and mixed martial arts.
USA TODAY SportsReports: Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance weekend of fight with Devin Haney
Ryan Garcia tested positive for a banned substance the weekend he defeated Devin Haney, according to multiple reports.