Story highlights "He fought right to the end," Mike Towell's girlfriend says

"My heart goes out" to Towell's family, opponent Dale Evans says

London (CNN) A 25-year-old Scottish boxer has died in Glasgow after being carried out of the ring on a stretcher when his fight was halted in the fifth round.

Mike Towell faced off Thursday night with Welsh boxer Dale Evans in the British welterweight title final eliminator.

After the match, Evans tweeted that his thoughts and prayers were with his opponent.

All of my thoughts & prayers are with Mike, family & friends right now. 🙏🏼👊🏽 Celebrations can be put on hold for tonight until we hear more — Dale Evans (@DaleEvans_912) September 29, 2016

But Friday, the St. Andrew's Sporting Club in Glasgow said Towell had died but did not specify the cause.

Official: Within the last hour Mike Towell passed away - he will always be in our hearts #RIPIronMike — St Andrew's S.C (@StAndrewsSC) September 30, 2016

A Facebook post from the club said: "Mike collapsed in the ring at the Club after he was stopped in the fifth round and was rushed to hospital after receiving attention from the ringside medical team.

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