Former Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the age of 33. His father and former trainer, Richard Colón, confirmed his death through a message shared on social media.
As of August 13, 2026, Colón’s family and doctors have not publicly disclosed a specific medical cause of death. He lived with severe neurological injuries for more than a decade after his final professional fight, but those injuries have not been officially identified as his immediate cause of death.
What is known about Prichard Colon’s cause of death?
Richard Colón announced that his son had departed “this earthly world” and was now in a better place. He thanked supporters for their years of love and prayers while asking them to continue praying for the family.
Richard also said that he had tried to fulfil Prichard’s wish of visiting Puerto Rico for a vacation but had been unable to make it happen. The announcement did not provide information about where Prichard died, whether he had recently developed another medical condition or what doctors identified as the immediate cause.
Puerto Rican newspaper Primera Hora reported that no additional details about his death had been released. It is therefore accurate to discuss the serious health problems Colón experienced after 2015, but it would be premature to report that he died from a particular condition without confirmation from his family or medical authorities.
What happened during the Prichard Colon and Terrel Williams fight?
Prichard Colón’s life changed during his fight against American boxer Terrel Williams on October 17, 2015, at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. Colón entered the bout with an undefeated professional record of 16 wins, including 13 knockouts.
The fight included several controversial moments. Colón received a two-point deduction for an intentional low blow in the fifth round. Referee Joe Cooper later deducted one point from Williams for striking Colón behind the head with a rabbit punch during the seventh round.
Williams knocked Colón down twice in the ninth round. After the bell, Colón’s corner began removing his gloves because they mistakenly believed the fight had ended. Officials disqualified Colón when he could not answer the bell for the tenth round. Premier Boxing Champions’ official account documents the point deductions, knockdowns and unusual ending.
Colón became dizzy and nauseous after the fight and later collapsed in the dressing room. He was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where doctors discovered bleeding in his brain. He underwent emergency surgery to relieve the pressure.
An ESPN and Associated Press report published immediately after the fight confirmed that Colón had suffered a brain bleed from an injury sustained during the bout. He remained in a coma for 221 days and required extensive medical care and rehabilitation after emerging from it.
The brain injury ended his boxing career and affected his health for the remainder of his life. However, the documented consequences of that injury should not be presented as the officially confirmed cause of his death unless his family or doctors release supporting information.
Why are Terrel Williams and Richard Colon appearing in related searches?
Terrel Williams is appearing in searches because he was Prichard Colón’s opponent in the 2015 fight connected to Colón’s catastrophic brain injury. His relevance to the current coverage is limited to the history of that bout and its medical aftermath.
Richard Colon is Prichard’s father and former trainer. He is also the family member who confirmed Prichard’s death. Searches for “Richard Colon” may come from readers looking for the father’s announcement or from people who mistakenly enter Richard instead of Prichard.
The World Boxing Organization, World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association published tributes remembering Colón’s courage and perseverance. His professional career ended with 16 victories and one disqualification loss, but his years of rehabilitation made his story known far beyond boxing.
For now, the responsible answer is that Prichard Colon’s immediate cause of death has not been officially announced. Any verified family or medical update will be reflected in ItsLatest.in’s continuing Sports & Entertainment coverage.
