Colon’s passing has drawn the curtain over the medical saga of his post-injury life, where he struggled with complications from the brain bleed for the next 12 years of his life. Puerto Rican boxer, Prichard Colon, who made headlines due to his devastating injury during the 2015 fight with Terrel William, has passed away at the age of 33.
The central development
Richard confirmed that his son passed away Thursday, August 13. The 33-year-old’s life was shattered after the incident on October 17, 2015, a fight with Williams. Since then, the 33-year-old’s family has been all about his parents , Richard and Nieves taking care of their ailing son.
His death was confirmed by his father and former coach, Richard Colón.
An exact cause of death was not revealed, as Richard only said that his son is “in a better place” now.
People Involved
The announcement from his dad has sparked a lot of interest in the late boxer’s family. Was Prichard Colon married? Who are his parents, Richard and Nieves? Let’s find out.
Richard Colon’s Relationship Status at Time of Death
At the time of his death, Richard Colon was not married and had no known romantic relationships. Prior to the injury that left him in a vegetative state, there is no public record of any significant relationships.
