Ross said the welterweight had been complaining of migraines in the run-up to the fight but put it down to stress. Towell’s partner, Chloe Ross, said she was “absolutely heartbroken” to announce that he died Friday night, 12 hours after he was taken off life support. Towell had been undefeated going into the fight — an eliminator for the British welterweight title — with 11 wins and one draw on his professional record. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—A Scottish boxer has died after suffering severe bleeding and swelling to his brain during a televised fight. “Michael had severe bleeding and swelling to his brain.

Source: thestar October 01, 2016 18:45 UTC