Tribute mural to boxer Mike Towell revealed

Members of the boxer's family have visited the mural

A mural commemorating Dundee boxer Mike Towell, who died following a televised bout, has been created in the city.

Graffiti artist Symon Mathieson, known as Syke, said he felt compelled to make the artwork as a "mark of respect".

Towell died in hospital on 30 September after being knocked down twice during his bout with Welsh fighter Dale Evans in Glasgow the previous evening.

His funeral will be held in Dundee on Friday.

Members of the boxer's family have visited the mural, which is on the Seabraes boards at Riverside.

Mike Towell died in hospital following the fight

Mr Mathieson, 36, said: "He obviously touched quite of lot of people so it was something that was deserved.

"I didn't know him personally but I did it as a mark of respect for a local person.

"Everybody seems to be more than happy with it. People in Dundee are kind of like that - when something happens people feel the need to get together and show support."