‘A warrior until the very end’: Boxer dies 11 years after sustaining brain injury in fight

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33, eleven years after sustaining a severe brain injury during a 2015 professional fight. His death was confirmed by his father, Richard Colón, via social media, prompting expressions of mourning from the global boxing community.

Colón had remained in a medical state related to his injuries for over a decade following the incident. His passing marks the end of a long period of health struggles that began in the ring, drawing attention back to the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injuries within the sport.