Boxer Prichard Colón Dies After Brain Injury

Topic: Boxing

Prichard Colón fought Terrel Williams in 2015.

Prichard Colón, a former boxer, has died at 33 after a fight left him with brain damage.

His father, Richard Colón, announced his death on Facebook.

The cause of death was not given.

The World Boxing Organization paid tribute to Colón.

The WBO said they were sad about his death and would miss him.

What happened to Prichard Colón?

Colón was hurt in a boxing match against Terrel Williams in 2015.

Colón started boxing in Puerto Rico and won five amateur titles.

He was a rising star before the match against Williams.

Here's what happened during the match:

Williams punched Colón in the back of the head, which hurt him.

Williams was punished for the illegal punch.

Colón was knocked down twice and then disqualified.

His team thought the fight was over and took off his gloves.

After the match, Colón needed help to walk to his dressing room.

He felt dizzy, vomited, and then passed out.

Colón had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain and was in a coma for seven months.

He was 23 years old then.

Prichard Colón and Terrel Williams fought in 2015.

In 2016, it was decided that no one was to blame for the fight.

The regulator said that no one action caused the injury.

Signs of hope

In 2017, Colón was still in a bad condition.

He needed care all the time.

His parents hoped he would get better.

His father believed in miracles.

By 2019, Colón had made some progress.

He could communicate and use a computer.

He could also pedal a bike and take steps with help.

Colón got tired and impatient, but he was making progress.

His competitive spirit helped him.

Extraordinary fighting spirit

Many people were sad about Colón's death.

The World Boxing Organization paid tribute to him.

Colón's story inspired the boxing community.

The WBO praised his resilience and his family's love.

Many people paid tribute to Colón on social media.

ABC with Reuters

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