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Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Prichard Colón's death comes 11 years after he suffered serious head injuries during a fight.
A former boxer has passed away at the age of 33. Prichard Colón's death comes 11 years after he suffered serious head injuries during a fight. The incident occurred during the only loss of his professional career.
The head injuries Colón sustained had a lasting impact on his life. Further details about his death and the circumstances surrounding the fight are available from ABC7 News. For those seeking more information, ABC7 News has additional coverage of Prichard Colón's story and his tragic passing.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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