Prichard Colon, a former professional boxer from Puerto Rico who was born in America, won the 64 kg (141 lb) division gold medal at the 2010 Panamerican Youth Championship. He is an honorary WBC World Champion.
On February 23, 2013, the Puerto Rican boxer faced off against Xavier La Salle at the Cosme Beita Salamo Coliseum in Catao, Puerto Rico, making his professional boxing debut.
The former boxer rose to stardom during his amateur career by taking home five national titles in the 141- and 152-pound weight classes.
Colón made the decision to turn pro after his victory. In 2012, he finished his amateur career 17-0-0.
Prichard Colon, Is He In A Coma?
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Colon has been in a coma since, despite the fact that he can breathe on his own. The boxer was relocated by Shepherd Center to an Atlanta hospital that treats patients with brain and spinal cord injuries.
During a ninth-round disqualification loss against Terrel Williams of Los Angeles in a Premier Boxing Champions event from the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, which was broadcast on NBC, Prichard Colon sustained a brain injury.
The Puerto Rican welterweight underwent surgery last week and is anticipated to have another one this week, according to his family. He has been in a coma since sustaining a catastrophic brain injury after a defeat on October 17.
According to reports citing updates from the hospital provided by family members, Colon was in a coma after the procedure. If the coma was medically induced by the trauma is unknown.
Prichard exited the Tyrell fight after being declared the loser in the tenth round. He passed out in the locker room and spent 221 days in a coma as a result of a brain bleed.
Update on Prichard Colon Hospital and Surgery
Colon was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital after collapsing in the changing room shortly after the foul-mouthed altercation, where he underwent emergency surgery to alleviate pressure inside his skull.
The details of Colon’s surgery last week and the one planned for this week were not made public by the authorities, but he has undergone numerous operations since being hurt.
The former boxer is currently conscious and in a stable, improving vegetative state.
Washington Post reports that Boxer Prichard vomited and felt faint in the dressing area before being rushed to Inova Fairfax hospital.
According to numerous stories, Prichard required surgery for brain bleeding as a result of his match with Terrel Williams.
The fighter complained to Cooper about receiving blows to the back of his head during the contest.
Now, where is Prichard Colon?
According to Espn, Pritchard transferred Colon to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, a medical facility that specializes in treating patients with brain and spinal cord damage.
Colon underwent spine surgery in the latter part of February in order to install a catheter and receive medication to assist relax his muscles.
The WBC champion competed on the undercard of Lamont Peterson’s victory over Felix Diaz in a majority decision at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax.
The 154-pound Puerto Rican suffered his first defeat as the previously unbeaten fighter was disqualified prior to the 10th and final round.
After the ninth round, Colon’s corner started taking off his gloves without realizing that the fight was still going on.
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