In the year 2015, on October 17 then an unbeaten star Prichard Colon fought Terrell Williams in boxing. Before entering that fight, Colon held a record of 0 losses and 16 wins. Of his 16 victories, 13 had arrived by the way of knockouts in the ring. At the Williams fight, Colon went down twice in round nine. He lost the fight via a DQ and suffered a “bleed to brain” as he left the ring.
After he was diagnosed with brain bleeding in this 2015 fight, Colon has remained inactive. Recently, a video concerning colon and his younger sister training and motivating him went viral on the net. Even though Colon’s body did not function the way it in the past would, his younger sister Natalie trained him to inspire him and reignite his love.
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Prichard Colon was a gold medal winner at the 2010 Panamerican Youth Championship. In addition, he is the honorary WBC World Champion. Following the publishing of the said clip, several fans from the boxing world reacted to it. Here is what they are saying.
Fans react to Prichard Colon training with younger sister Natalie
Colon was a rising star in pro boxing. He arrived with dreams and to exceed barriers through the power of sport.
A user looking at the video said, ”These refs don’t pay attention he got hit in the back of the head 6 times and the last one sent him to the canvas. Sad to see, but he is a fighter through and through.”
These refs don’t pay attention he got hit in the back of the head 6 times and the last one sent hin to the canvas. Sad to see, but he is a fighter through and through.
— Mi Jaguar (@mijaguar810) November 2, 2022
Another said why he was not fighting. “This is the main reason why I am not a fighter. It is a cutthroat, cold-blooded, and dirty business. A lot of trainers, manager, and promoters know a lot these fighters are concussed and have brain bleeds. However, because they do not want to lose money, they let the show go on.”
This is the main reason why I am not a fighter. It is a cutthroat, cold-blooded, and dirty business. A lot of trainers, manager, and promoters know alot these fighters are concussed and have brain bleeds. However, because they do not want to lose money, they let the show go on.
— Silver Surfer Raider (@Thanos20272029) November 2, 2022
Meanwhile, one person expressed how heartbreaking it was. “Heartbreaking that. Why you can let Benn & all concerned off lightly for going for that fight.”
While one praised Colon’s muscle memories. “Crazy to see just how powerful muscle memory is. The fact that he’s in that condition and his mind is fighting his body to slip those shots is crazy to me.”
Crazy to see just how powerful muscle memory is
The fact that he’s in that condition and his mind is fighting his body to slip those shots is crazy to me https://t.co/r65laY7wwF
— Trini in AZ 🇹🇹 (Enrique) (@rajthepundit) November 2, 2022
And one said, “Bless you champ!🙏🏿💜💜💜”
Prichard Colon exhibits an unyielding spirit and simultaneously what still lacks in the sport. How do we make boxing safer as a combat sport?
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