Prichard Colón, boxer whose injury raised safety concerns, dies at 33
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Prichard Colón, a Puerto Rican boxer known for his tragic career-ending injury during a 2015 match, has died at 33. His family announced his passing, with father Richard Colón expressing regret over missed visits. Colón suffered a severe brain hemorrhage in a fight against Terrel Williams, leading to a prolonged coma. His case has sparked widespread discussions about fighter safety and regulations in boxing. The World Boxing Organization recognized his courageous spirit and impact on the sport.
- •Prichard Colón died at 33 on August 13, 2026.
- •He suffered a brain injury during a match in 2015.
- •Colón spent 221 days in a coma after the injury.
- •His case raised awareness about boxer safety.
- •Family plans legal action against the event organizers.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33, a decade after suffering devastating brain injury
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon dies aged 33 after suffering brain injury that left him unable to walk
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Prichard Colón Dead at 33: The Boxer Whose Story Changed How We Talk About Fighter Safety
"Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón, the fighter whose bright career turned out to be tragic when a match held in 2015 left him with a serious brain injury, has passed… The post Prichard Colón Dead at 33: The Boxer Whose Story Changed How We Talk About Fighter Safety appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.
"Colon suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2015 fight that left him in a coma for 221 days and with lasting neurological damage.
"Prichard Colon was left in a coma for over 200 days after his 2015 fight with Terrel Williams
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:55 PMBoxer Prichard Colon dies at 33, a decade after suffering devastating brain injury
Colon suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2015 fight that left him in a coma for 221 days and with lasting neurological damage.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:05 PMPuerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon dies aged 33 after suffering brain injury that left him unable to walk
Prichard Colon was left in a coma for over 200 days after his 2015 fight with Terrel Williams
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:19 PMPrichard Colón Dead at 33: The Boxer Whose Story Changed How We Talk About Fighter Safety
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón, the fighter whose bright career turned out to be tragic when a match held in 2015 left him with a serious brain injury, has passed… The post Prichard Colón Dead at 33: The Boxer Whose Story Changed How We Talk About Fighter Safety appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.
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