# Prichard Colón dies at 33 from 2015 ring brain injury 2026-08-14T05:02:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Former super welterweight boxer Prichard Colón died on 13 August 2026, his father announced, nearly 11 years after a catastrophic brain injury during a 2015 bout. Colón, then unbeaten in 16 fights, repeatedly complained about illegal rabbit punches from opponent Terrel Williams. After being disqualified in the ninth round, Colón collapsed in the dressing room with a subdural haematoma and underwent emergency surgery. He spent 221 days in a coma and remained severely disabled, requiring full-time care. The World Boxing Council later introduced the 'Prichard Colón Rule', enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on blows to the back of the head. The World Boxing Organization called him 'a warrior until the very end'. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com - timesnownews.com Tags: boxing safety, brain injury, Prichard Colon, rabbit punches, sports legacy, WBC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/prichard-colon-boxer-who-inspired-wbc-safety-rule-dies-at-33/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/prichard-colon-boxer-who-inspired-wbc-safety-rule-dies-at-33/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.