Former Boxer Prichard Colon Dies at 33 After Career-Ending Injury
Former Puerto Rican super welterweight boxer Prichard Colon has died at the age of 33. Colon suffered a severe brain injury during a fight in northern Virginia in 2015 and required constant medical care ever since.
Portland, OR, August 13, 2026 —
Prichard Colon, a former Puerto Rican super welterweight boxer, has died at the age of 33. Colon’s death marks the end of a life significantly impacted by a severe brain injury sustained during a boxing match in 2015.
The incident occurred in northern Virginia, and following the injury, Colon required constant medical care for the remainder of his life. The boxer, who had a promising career, was unable to continue fighting after that fateful bout.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of his passing were not immediately available. Colon’s condition after the 2015 fight led to extensive medical attention and support needs.
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