British Fighter's Promising Career Ends in Tragic Overdose in Thailand

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

Sugar Ray Leonard wrote about his  drug use. He did not use when he was fighting.

Oscar De La Hoya admitted his alcoholism and drug use in 2011. He did not use drugs when he was fighting.

Both men are believable for the simple reason that they were drug tested prior to their fights.The drug use would have been picked up. Boxing may be corrupt, but the regulators draw the line on drug use because of the risk to the industry.

 

The two wannabe fighters in Thailand were not subject to the same blood tests  and screening as professional fighters.

 

Wasn't there a report that these drug tests were often and easily bypassed... even Tyson covered up cocaine use?

[jacko45k]

20 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Ricky Hatton, 

Yes, he was spotted in Pattaya by a pal  of mine 3 months back!

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, JackGats said:

That's the war-on-drugs for you guys. Adulterated drugs leading to accidental deaths ("overdose"). Then calls for even more war-on-drugs etc. If hard drugs were on sale free this guy would probably still be alive. That's what the warriors-on-drugs won't tell you: the percentage of drug deaths they cause.

Highly speculative and sounds like nonsense!

[morrobay]

This whole disaster is about them coming to Pattaya from Hua Hin for ketamine. Seems the Australian Jayson had self isolated himself from Pattaya by living and training in Hua Hin (by his own admission)  I'm sure weed, meth and girls are available in Hua Him. So there they are in Hua Hin, and all that is not enough,??  Again, weed , alcohol, meth and girls not enough for a party?? So they schlep over to Pattaya for the ketamine on a Tuesday night. Next day one is  gone and other one in coma.  

 

[Dan O]

23 hours ago, steven100 said:

just GoFundMe .....  

 

a promising young fighter who's path was compromised. 

A bit late as this is an old story from last Oct. Not sure why they reposted this like its new 

[Mr Meeseeks]

No country for young men.

[morrobay]

The Vogue Hotel is on 3rd road !  Who comes to Pattaya to stay on 3rd Rd?  Would expect guys in their 20s to be along Beach Rd . So no view or girls. Then just stay in room to get wasted on ketamine. WTF

[CallumWK]

5 minutes ago, morrobay said:

The Vogue Hotel is on 3rd road !  Who comes to Pattaya to stay on 3rd Rd?  Would expect guys in their 20s to be along Beach Rd . So no view or girls. Then just stay in room to get wasted on ketamine. WTF

 

The vogue hotel is not on Third road, it is in soi lengkee, and is a sports hotel

 

Vogue Pattaya Hotel

Located in central Pattaya, Vogue Hotel offers boutique accommodation. The hotel features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre and 3 dining options. Wi-Fi is available.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Vogue feature a satellite TV, refrigerator and safety deposit box. Bathrobe and slippers are also provided.

Guests can take a dip at the outdoor swimming pools, or work out at the on-site fitness centre.

[newbee2022]

On 4/12/2025 at 8:24 AM, Harrisfan said:

He looks like a pinball player

No, he is/was the pinball🤗

[newbee2022]

On 4/12/2025 at 8:15 AM, proton said:

How can a drug abuser have been a promising fighter? He was probably here on an Ed visa, just another amateur kick boxer, and drug addict.

He got too many fights already. Brain damage accomplished 👍