Amid on his ongoing anti-doping violation suspension, as well as his expulsion from the WBC — former interim world champion gold holder, Ryan Garcia still has plans to fight this year in combat sports, in an annum-ending return under the Japanese-based banner, Rizin FF.
Garcia, a former interim WBC lightweight champion, most recently featured in a high-profile grudge fight against amateur rival, Devin Haney earlier this year, landing an impressive unanimous decision victory after scoring several knockdowns to boot.
However, in the weeks following the bout, the outspoken Californian was hit with a one-year anti-doping violation after he tested positive for the banned substance, ostarine.