Mike Towell opponent: Dale Evans in bits after knocking out Dundee fighter and leaving him in ‘critical’ condition
Welshman says all his thoughts are with Towell and his family after Scot left fighting for his life
DEVASTATED Dale Evans says 'all this thoughts' are with Mike Towell after the Scot was left fighting for this life following their brutal bout.
The Welsh fighter knocked out Towell at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow to win the final eliminator for the British welterweight title.
But the Scottish fighter collapsed following the fight and is in a 'critical condition'.
Evans said: "“I am devastated and all my thoughts are with Mike and his family.
“The ingredients were there for an entertaining fight and it was that, we are both punchers and so sadly for Mike he came out the wrong side.
“He is such a fantastic fighter, you are happy to win but all I wanted to do was get the victory. Not this."
Towell was knocked down in the first round before again being sent to the canvas again in the fifth when the fight was stopped.
He continued: “I never wanted to see my opponent being stretchered out of the ring.
"Who would ever want that sight? That was so hard for his family and my heart goes out to them.
“It was a fantastic atmosphere and I got applauded out after all that happened and that sums up the knowledge of the fans at the St Andrews Sporting Club and the Scottish people.
“The aftermath of the fight is so hard to take in but I just want people to know that every thought I have today is with Mike Towell’s family.
“He is a true warrior who has brought such excitement to Scottish boxing.”