Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon’s death has left everyone shocked. The boxer had been suffering from the aftermath of an injury he sustained in 2015. Amid his passing, questions around his vegetative state have also garnered immense attention, and a medical professional has now reflected on why there was no room left for his recovery after the deadly Terrel Williams match over a decade ago.
Why could Prichard Colon not recover from the injuries he sustained during his fight with Terrel Williams?
Prichard Colon’s death has brought back the conversation around the boxer’s last match that ended his career and eventually his life. According to reports, Colon ended up in a vegetative state after his boxing match with Terrel Williams in 2015. It was Williams’ punches to the back of his head that led to the injuries. However, even after a decade of treatment, his condition did not change.
Immediately after the fight, Prichard Colon spent 211 days in a coma. Though doctors were able to save his life, he never returned to normal. For the rest of his life, he continued to battle complications arising from the illness. However, now the key question is: what exactly happened on October 17, 2015? According to reports, despite the injury, the match did not end, and Prichard Colon had to keep fighting till a confusion over the gloves led to his disqualification.
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