Prichard Colon, the Puerto Rican boxer who suffered a devastating brain injury during his 2015 bout with Terrel Williams, died Thursday at the age of 33.
Colon collapsed after the fight and was later diagnosed with a severe brain bleed that left him with permanent neurological injuries.
What happened to Terrel Williams?
For Williams, the fight became a defining and deeply painful moment in his life. Although he expressed remorse immediately after the bout, he continued to face criticism and abuse for years over the incident that changed Colon’s life.
Has Williams retired?
Williams entered the fight in Fairfax, Virginia, with an undefeated record and moved to 15-0 after the bout. However, the tragedy left him emotionally shaken, and he stepped away from boxing for two years while dealing with the aftermath.
During interviews after the incident, Williams spoke openly about his grief and regret, saying that he prayed for Colon every day. He eventually returned to competition in 2017, despite protests from members of Colon’s family.
Williams competed only a handful of times after his comeback before ending his professional boxing career in 2019.
Where is Williams now?
Since retiring, Williams has largely stayed away from the public spotlight and has maintained a private life away from boxing.
