Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight
Summary
Prichard Colon, a professional boxer who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, has died at age 33. He was in a coma and later a vegetative state for 11 years before passing away, after which his family asked for prayers.Key Facts
- Colon collapsed after a 2015 fight with Terrell Williams where he took repeated illegal punches to the back of his head.
- He had brain surgery and was in a coma for 221 days, then lived unable to walk or talk, needing full-time care.
- Colon’s parents filed a lawsuit seeking over $50 million against the fight’s doctor and promoters, which is still unresolved.
- He was undefeated in 16 professional fights before the injury and had 13 wins by knockout.
- Colon won national boxing titles as a teenager and competed in pre-Olympic events.
- The World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) honored him after his injury.
- Colon was born in Florida and moved to Puerto Rico at age 10.
- His family shared the news of his death on social media and thanked supporters for their love and prayers.
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