The World Boxing Council issued an institutional statement to express its condolences following the death of former boxer Prichard Colon, which occurred this Thursday at the age of 33.

Through an official statement, the governing body of the sport highlighted the impact that the Puerto Rican athlete left both within the boxing field and among international fans, highlighting the determination with which he faced the neurological consequences derived from his last presentation in the ring.

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Recognition as honorary champion of the organization

In the 2021 season, the sanctioning entity awarded Prichard Colon the distinction of Honorary World Champion, presenting him with the green and gold belt that represented the main goal of his professional career.

Regarding that tribute, the president of the organization, Mauricio Sulaiman, recalled that “Prichard's bravery and his love for life has touched many hearts and inspired many others,” marking a precedent of institutional support from the boxing community.

Professional career and background in 2015

Before the health mishap that altered his life, Prichard Colon's career recorded an undefeated record of 16 victories with 13 definitions by knockout, positioning himself as one of the promises of Caribbean boxing.

His career on the rented field was interrupted in October 2015 after his fight against Terrel Williams in Virginia, where he suffered a subdural hematoma that kept him in a coma for 221 days and led to an extensive physical rehabilitation process.

Institutional support and security awareness

The statement from the World Boxing Council also valued the dedication shown by the athlete's mother, Nieves Melendez, who assumed his daily care for eleven years, as well as the assistance provided by promoters such as Al Haymon and the firm TGB Promotions.

The story of Prichard Colon prompted changes in the discipline's regulations to more rigorously sanction blows to the back of the head, preserving his name as a permanent reference of prevention and safety for athletes.

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