The boxing world was shocked last night after Mike Towell died from injuries sustained during his loss on Thursday night in an eliminator for the British welterweight title.
The Dundee boxer lost in the fifth round to Dale Evans in Glasgow, and was rushed to Queen Elizabeth hospital after being knocked down. Towell had been complaining of migraines in the weeks leading up to the fight, but had put it down to the stress of the fight.
Towell died late on Friday night, eleven hours after being taken off life support, following severe bleeding and swelling to his brain.
The boxing world mourned Towell, and tributes to the 25-year-old have been rushing in:
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family of Dundee boxer MikeTowell RIP who passed away during the night. Very sad for all involved.
— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) October 1, 2016
Terrible news, rest in peace Mike Towell. A risk every fighter takes when they step into the ring. Thoughts and prayers with his family. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/C0gs1vYT0B
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) October 1, 2016
Absolutely devastated by the passing of Mike Towell - all of our thoughts with his friends and family at this time
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) October 1, 2016
Heartbreaking news that Mike Towell has lost his life. May he rest in peace, thoughts go out to his loved ones. #RIP
— Shane McGuigan (@McGuigans_Gym) October 1, 2016
Sad sad news . Thoughts are with his family and friends RIP X https://t.co/gU0TJHRQiR
— Ricky Hatton MBE (@HitmanHatton) October 1, 2016
Sad to hear the news about Mike Towell. Thoughts go out to his loved ones 🙏🏾
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) October 1, 2016
Heartbreaking news about Mike Towell. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and also Dale Evans #RIPIronMike #ripmiketowell
— anthony crolla (@ant_crolla) October 1, 2016
Devastating news about Mike Towell. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP 🙏🏻
— Kris Commons (@kcommons15) October 1, 2016
Sad to hear the news of Mike Towell's passing.. killed doing the sport that he loved.. Rip Mike 🙏
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) October 1, 2016
