# Death of boxer Prichard Colón > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-boxer-prichard-coln > Updated: 2026-08-15T01:54:46.000Z. Sources: 166. Developments: 2. Former undefeated Puerto Rican professional boxer Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33. His death, confirmed by his father, Richard Colón, via social media, follows more than a decade of living in a vegetative state caused by a traumatic brain injury sustained during a 2015 match against Terrel Williams in Fairfax, Virginia. During that bout, Colón reportedly suffered multiple illegal “rabbit punches” to the back of the head. Despite reporting dizziness to medical staff, the fight continued, after which Colón suffered a subdural hematoma and brain hemorrhage. He spent 221 days in a coma and required constant medical assistance for the remainder of his life. Colón, who held a professional record of 16-0, was named an honorary world champion by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The incident led to the implementation of the “Prichard Colón Rule” and other stricter medical protocols and safety regulations within the sport to penalize illegal strikes to the back of the head. The World Boxing Association and the World Boxing Organization have also honored his memory. Funeral services are scheduled to take place in Winter Park, Florida, in mid-August 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Prichard Colón dies at 33 after decade of brain injury complications Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, following a decade of neurological complications stemming from a 2015 fight involving illegal blows to the head. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prichard-coln-dies-at-33-after-decade-of-brain-injury ### 2026-08-13: Prichard Colón dies at 33 after decade of brain injury Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, following a decade of living with severe brain injuries sustained from illegal blows during a 2015 fight. 155 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prichard-coln-puerto-rican-boxer-dies-at-33 --- Cite as: Death of boxer Prichard Colón. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-boxer-prichard-coln