Eastern Thailand’s coastal hub and metropole within Greater Pattaya
Fury and Joshua have secured a December clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with Turki Alalshikh confirming the venue and date. Netflix will stream the pay-per-view event globally, marking one of boxing’s biggest matches in Britain after years of talks and false starts.
Usyk has vacated the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts to allow contenders to fight for them, a move that opens the division and sets the stage for new champions. Kabayel has become WBC champion, while Gassiev is poised to inherit the WBA title; IBF actions point toward Frank Sanchez or Moses Itauma as next contenders. The sport faces a reshuffle as Usyk pivots toward a final, high-stakes bout.
Australian Simon Peter Carman is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thai girl Tunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya. She was found in a suitcase near railway tracks after an alleged dispute over payment for services. Authorities say Carman denies the charges and claims self-defence; Thai police are investigating possible links to two other suitcase deaths in the region.
Joshua has come from an early knockdown to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Jeddah, preserving a potential all-British blockbuster with Tyson Fury. Fury had earlier stopped Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand. Contracts are reportedly signed, with venue and date still unsettled.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
Fury has signalled readiness for a November showdown with Joshua after both signed contracts with Saudi-backed promoters. Negotiations over location and terms center on UK versus US hosting, with New York’s Madison Square Garden favored by the Saudis and Netflix. Joshua’s team is seeking contract amendments to accommodate American tax rules and logistics.
The inquest into Cambridge’s former youngest Black professor Jason Arday has opened in London after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations. Senior coroner Dr. Julian Morris has launched an investigation into his death, which his family says followed relentless media scrutiny and public accusations.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Pattaya, Thailand after a record long deployment in the Middle East. More than 5,000 U.S. service members are visiting Pattaya, drawn by potential economic benefits and heightened police presence. Officials warn about possible risks to health and exploitation, while locals anticipate a short-term economic boost.
The acting Navy secretary has been nominated by the president to a permanent post as U.S. forces confront intensified strikes with Iran. The Lincoln has spent nine months at sea, while domestic political shifts accompany the military movements.
The USS Lincoln has arrived in Thai waters after a record-breaking deployment of 286 days at sea, amid reports of crew stress and food shortages. Sailors are heading home as another port stop nears, while vendors and locals in Pattaya react to the visit.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for rest and recovery after a record-long deployment at sea in the US-Israel war on Iran. Sailors and Marines are being released in staggered groups, and officials say the crew is looking forward to Thai food and downtime, while questions about living conditions and isolation persist.
Negotiations for a landmark all-British heavyweight fight have stalled over venue and contract terms. Fury is pressuring Joshua to confirm a November showdown, with Usyk floated as a potential backup. The parties have signed separate UK deals, but location remains unsettled as promoters weigh Wembley versus Madison Square Garden.
An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, has pleaded not guilty to murder, concealing a body and other charges in Pattaya after the 17-year-old victim was found dead in a suitcase. Prosecutors say the events unfolded in June in Pattaya, Thailand, with CCTV placing him at the scene. He remains in custody as the case progresses toward trial.