Death Of Professional Boxer Mike Towell Sparks Inquiry Into Ring Safety

The father of a boxer who was seriously injured in the ring "has called for a new debate on safety following the death of Scots professional Mike Towell," according to David Leask of HERALD SCOTLAND. John Flaherty "has helped his son Daniel back on his feet for the past year after he suffered a devastating head injury in an amateur bout." The loss of professional boxer Mike Towell on Friday -- from exactly the same kind of brain bleeding as his son suffered -- "has strengthened" Flaherty’s resolve. Boxing promoters "have insisted that the injuries suffered" by Towell, who was 25, and had been complaining of headaches before his fight, "are very rare." Another campaign "has been launched by boxer Ricky Hatton to raise money for Mr Towell’s partner Chloe Ross and their young son, Rocco." It has already passed its £20,000 ($25,600) target (HERALD SCOTLAND, 10/3).