Boxer Prichard Colon dies decade after life-changing fight with Terrel Williams

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrichard Colon has passed away at the age of 33 (Getty)Former boxer Prichard Colon has passed away at the age of 33, 11 years after suffering a catastrophic brain injury during a controversial fight. Colon's father, Richard, confirmed his son's death in a Facebook post on Thursday, thanking supporters for their years of love and prayers. The Puerto Rican fighter sustained a subdural haematoma after receiving repeated illegal punches to the back of his head during a 2015 bout against Terrel Williams, subsequently falling into a 221-day coma. Following his emergence from the coma, Colon remained in a vegetative state and required computer assistance to communicate, receiving full-time care from his family until his death. Prior to his tragic 2015 contest, Colon was an undefeated professional prospect who held a record of 16 wins, including 13 knockouts. In fullPuerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon dies aged 33 after suffering brain injury that left him unable to walkMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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