Former Boxing Prospect Prichard Colon Dies After 2015 Brain Injury
Former professional boxer Prichard Colon, 33, has died after suffering a severe brain injury in a 2015 fight in northern Virginia. Colon, a rising Puerto Rican super welterweight star, reportedly complained about repeated blows to the back of his head…
Atlanta, GA, August 13, 2026 —
Former professional boxer Prichard Colon, 33, has died following a severe brain injury sustained during a fight in 2015. Colon, who was a promising Puerto Rican super welterweight, suffered the injury during a bout against Terrell Williams in northern Virginia.
Reports indicate that Colon complained of repeated blows to the back of his head during the fight. Following the match, he began experiencing symptoms in his dressing room. This led to a need for extensive medical care, including surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.
Colon remained in a coma for over 200 days after the surgery. The exact date of his passing was not provided in the summary. His career was cut short by the injury, which occurred when he was considered a rising star in the super welterweight division.
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