FORMER boxing manager Tommy Gilmour told a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Mike Towell that he knew nothing of him suffering headaches or seizures before he died.
The 66-year-old retired promoter said he always asked boxers if they have any medical conditions when he takes them on.
Glasgow-based Mr Gilmour claimed he had “no recollection” of a conversation with Mike before the title eliminator fight when he’s alleged to have asked “How’s the head, son?”
He gave evidence at the probe into the 25-year-old fighter’s death at Glasgow Sheriff Court yesterday.
Mike, from Dundee, died of a bleed on the brain the day after he lost a bout in the fifth round to Welsh fighter Dale Evans on September 29, 2016.
Mr Gilmour said he did not know of any health issues and added that he asked all boxers he managed if there is any reason they wouldn’t pass medicals.
He also said he didn’t know Mike was given advice not to box.
The inquiry before Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull continues.
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