Twitter reacts to the death of Willie Toweel

Cape Town - Willie Toweel, one of the legends of the South African boxing ring and the last of the fighting Toweel's, passed away at his home on Christmas evening.

He was 83.

READ: Legend of SA boxing ring Toweel dies

Toweel, who was trained by his father "Papa Mike", claimed a bronze medal for South Africa at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

He was undoubtedly one of the best fighters South Africa ever produced and retired at the age of 27 with a record of 46-6-2, including 23 wins inside the distance.

Toweel became a boxing trainer following his pro career and lived in Randburg until his death.

Here's how Twitter reacted to his passing:

RIP to a Legend of the fight game in SA.@GoldenGlovesSA @brianmitchell14 @ClintonV
Legend of SA boxing ring Toweel dieshttps://t.co/TWmk1ENbdW?

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— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) December 26, 2017

One of the titans of SA boxing is gone. RIP Willie Toweel, one of the members of the eminent Toweel boxing dynasty who graced Madison Square Garden and closed out his career against the great Emile Griffith.

— Clinton van der Berg (@ClintonV) December 26, 2017

Boxing legend Willie Toweel, passed away. May he rest in peace, "Mooi loop Oom Willie!"

— Kobus Wiese (@4KobusWiese) December 27, 2017

Boxing legend Willie Toweel has died. https://t.co/HjuZ7cqeuo

— Mandy Wiener (@MandyWiener) December 26, 2017

RIP Willie Toweelhttps://t.co/zDzSn4smf4

— Alex Jay (@AlexJayZA) December 26, 2017

Is there a more fitting tribute to a legendary fighter, coach and mentor that #WillieToweel threw in the towel on #BoxingDay?

— Jack Devnarain (@JackD157) December 26, 2017