Former Undefeated Boxer Prichard Colón Dies at 33

Prichard Colón, a former undefeated professional boxer from Puerto Rico, has died at the age of 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a catastrophic brain injury during a 2015 fight. His father, Richard Colón, announced the news in a social media post on August 13, 2026, stating his son had passed away earlier in the month.

Colón's death marks the end of a long battle that began on October 17, 2015, during a scheduled 10-round bout against Terrel Williams at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. During the fight, Colón and his corner repeatedly complained to the referee about punches to the back of the head, which are prohibited in boxing. Williams was penalized for the fouls. After the ninth round, Colón's corner mistakenly removed his gloves, leading to a disqualification loss. Shortly after returning to the dressing room, Colón began vomiting and collapsed. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors diagnosed a subdural hematoma and performed emergency surgery, including a hemicraniectomy to relieve pressure on his brain.

Colón remained in a coma for 221 days. While he eventually regained consciousness, he sustained permanent neurological damage that left him unable to walk...