Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
Summary
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón died at age 33, 11 years after suffering brain damage during a 2015 fight. He never fought again after the injury and was remembered for his courage and strength by boxing organizations.Key Facts
- Prichard Colón sustained brain damage in October 2015 during a light-middleweight fight against Terrel Williams.
- The injury involved severe and illegal blows to the back of his head.
- Colón had surgery to reduce pressure on his brain but suffered irreversible neurological damage.
- He lost that fight by disqualification when his team removed his gloves after the 10th round.
- After the injury, Colón was unable to fight and was seen in a wheelchair.
- The World Boxing Council (WBC) named him an honorary world champion and praised his resilience.
- Both the WBC and World Boxing Organization (WBO) highlighted his courage and the support of his family.
- The incident led to stronger safety rules and medical checks in boxing.
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