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Prichard Colón news
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The gist
Prichard Colón died at 33, 11 years after a 2015 brain injury. His father confirmed the death, ending a long vegetative state.
Background
Prichard Colón was a Puerto Rican boxer who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight against Terrel Williams, when he was repeatedly struck in the back of the head. He remained in a coma for 221 days and never fully recovered, living in a persistent vegetative state under family care. His death was confirmed by his father on August 13, 2026.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2015Colón fought Terrel Williams and was repeatedly hit in the back of the head; he collapsed in the dressing room and was rushed to hospital.
- 2015 -2016Colón remained in a coma for 221 days due to a brain hemorrhage, then entered a persistent vegetative state.
- Aug 13, 2026Colón's father announced his death on Facebook; no cause of death was disclosed.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The World Boxing Organization said his fight became 'a testament to resilience and the unwavering love of his family.'
- Public
- DAZN Boxing mourned his loss, calling him 'a true warrior whose strength touched and inspired so many.'
Still unverified
The exact cause of death has not been released; some reports mention he was in a persistent vegetative state, but details of his final days are not confirmed.