Prichard Colon, a former boxer from Puerto Rico, has passed away at the age of 33, over ten years after sustaining a severe brain injury that curtailed what was anticipated to be a bright future in boxing.
His father and ex-coach, Richard Colon, announced his death on Thursday, August 13, stating that his son is now “in a better place.”
The once unbeaten prospect suffered multiple blows to the back of the head, referred to as rabbit punches, before ultimately collapsing. The WBC has cautioned that strikes to this sensitive area can lead to paralysis and severe brain damage. Colon’s life took a shocking turn on October 17, 2015, during his match against Terrel Williams in Fairfax, Virginia. Medical professionals identified a brain bleed, leading to Colon undergoing emergency surgery and subsequently spending 221 days in a coma. Colon’s life was irrevocably altered on October 17, 2015, during his match against Terrel Williams in Fairfax, Virginia.
Referees are encouraged to take immediate action against illegal punches through warnings, point deductions, and, when necessary, disqualification, according to this policy.
