Boxer Prichard Colon Dies at 33
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon has died 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury during a fight against Terrel Williams in 2015, leaving him unable to walk or talk
Prichard Colon, a former Puerto Rican boxer, has died at the age of 33, 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury during a fight against Terrel Williams in 2015. Colon spent the remainder of his life in a vegetative state, requiring full-time care from his family.
Colon was 16-0 with 13 wins by knockout before the fight against Terrel Williams, which took place on October 17, 2015, in Fairfax, Virginia. During the super welterweight bout, Colon complained about Williams landing repeated blows to the back of his head. Williams lost a point for rabbit punching, and Colon was disqualified from the fight after his corner removed his gloves following the ninth round.
After the fight, Colon collapsed in the changing rooms and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. He spent 221 days in a coma and was unable to walk or talk after emerging from it. Colon's family filed a lawsuit against the ringside doctor and the fight promoters, which remains unsettled.
Colon's father, Richard Colon, announced his son's death on Facebook, thanking loved ones for their support over the years. The World Boxing Organization also paid tribute to Colon, describing him as a warrior who showed courage and strength throughout his life.
## What happened to Prichard Colon? Colon's brain injury was caused by repeated blows to the back of his head during the fight against Terrel Williams. He was knocked down twice in the ninth round and was disqualified after the round. Colon's corner mistakenly took off his gloves, thinking the fight was over, and he was unable to continue.
## Reaction to Colon's death The boxing community has paid tribute to Colon, with the World Boxing Organization describing him as a warrior who showed courage and strength throughout his life. Colon's family has thanked loved ones for their support over the years, and his father has announced his death on Facebook.
Colon's death is a tragic reminder of the risks involved in boxing and the importance of protecting fighters' safety. His legacy will live on through his family and the boxing community, who will remember him as a talented and courageous fighter.
