Former Boxer Prichard Colon Dies at 33 After Brain Injury
Former professional boxer Prichard Colon, a Puerto Rican super welterweight, has died at the age of 33. Colon suffered a severe brain injury during a fight in northern Virginia in 2015 against Terrell Williams, which led to a coma and…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 13, 2026 —
Former professional super welterweight boxer Prichard Colon has died at the age of 33. Colon, a native of Puerto Rico, succumbed to injuries sustained during a boxing match nearly eight years ago.
The boxer suffered a severe brain injury in October 2015 during a bout held in northern Virginia against opponent Terrell Williams. The injury resulted in Colon falling into a coma. He required continuous medical assistance for years following the fight.
His father confirmed Colon’s passing via social media. In his statement, he conveyed gratitude for the support and prayers received over the years for his son.
Colon’s professional boxing career was cut short by the incident. He had been an emerging talent in the super welterweight division before the fight that tragically altered his life.
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