Prichard Colón dies at 33 after long health struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Prichard Colón, former professional boxer, has died at 33, as confirmed by his family on August 13, 2026. Colón suffered a brain injury during a fight against Terrel Williams on October 17, 2015, which left him in a coma for 221 days. He had been receiving care from his family for over a decade, and tributes have poured in from across the boxing community following his passing. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
- •Colón was 16-0 with 13 knockouts before his injury.
- •He experienced a severe brain injury after a fight in 2015.
- •Colón spent 221 days in a coma and faced severe disabilities.
- •His father confirmed his death and expressed gratitude for support.
- •Tributes have come from fans and boxing organizations worldwide.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Prichard Colón dies at 33 after: Here’s how a ‘rabbit punch’ changed his life forever
"Former boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, nearly 11 years after a devastating 2015 brain injury. His family and boxing world share tributes
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