R.I.P Mike Towell

[superheavyrhun]

My thoughts were along the same lines as Smash. I appreciate that people enter the ring at less than 100% all the time. But there should be a distinction between a niggle, and persistent severe headaches that stop sparring, especially if that person then misses weight and has to strip more fluid off. Too many red flags going up. Of course hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Awful situation

From the outside looking in, we will never know exactly how bad he felt, and what Mike's own analysis of his headaches were. There are some that just go away with a couple of paracetamol, and some that leave you lying down for six hours with nothing able to shift it. In the two weeks before a fight, he should have finished sparring anyway, or at least ten days before the fight, so I don't think its fair to cast judgement on his team or anyone around him when we don't know the facts. If he's told everyone, then yes, fair enough. However, at the moment we don't know that, and his partner may just not have understood the red flag that was shared with her.

[Spicoli]

Barely just 25 real tragedy. I've always believed a corners work and judgement doesn't end at the final bell when it comes to looking out for a fighter. Exhibiting continual headaches and ailment is enough to send most of us to a Doctor or two. Not placing blame and the only thing important now are his loved ones left grieving. And in all fairness a Doctor really only knows how much we let on and disclose. Hope he, family and opponent can find peace.

[C.J.Rock]

So sad to hear of another tragic loss in our boxing family. My sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. R.I.P Mike