#prichardcolon #hadabadday #ripchamp #thatsnotfair💔 #dirtroad

If y'all don't know who he is, he was a Puerto Rican boxer who suffered from brain hemorrhaging & never recovered from his TBI. His life flipped a whole 360 after a fight with Terrel Williams on 10/17/2015 at the Eagle Bank Area in Fairfax, VA. It was an unfair fight as Terrel illegally punched him multiple times in the back of his head during the fight. Prichard told the ref but the fight went on until the 9th round. Prichard passed out in his dressing room after the fight & spent 221 days in a coma. He needed persistent 24 hour care after he woke up.

Thinking about his family... I hope they get justice for Prichard.

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... Read moreAs someone who follows boxing closely, Prichard Colón’s story really hit me hard. Brain injuries in boxing are a serious but often overlooked issue, and Prichard's tragic case highlights just how dangerous the sport can be when rules are not properly enforced. The illegal punches he sustained in the back of his head by Terrel Williams are especially troubling since such blows are banned due to the severe damage they can cause. I remember reading that after the fight, Prichard went into a coma for 221 days and needed constant 24-hour care once he woke up. That kind of long-term impact is something most fans don’t think about when they watch fights. It makes me appreciate the importance of safety regulations and thorough referee oversight during matches. The hashtags like #ripchamp and #thatsnotfair💔 really resonate with the sentiments of fans and the boxing community who feel his suffering was preventable. It’s important that families like Prichard's get the justice and support they deserve, whether through legal avenues or boxing organizations improving fighter safety standards. For anyone interested in the sport or athlete welfare, Prichard’s story is a sobering reminder of the risks involved. It also underscores the need for effective enforcement of rules against illegal moves like hitting the back of the head, sometimes called "rabbit punches," which can cause severe brain trauma, including hemorrhaging. Education and awareness around Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in sports aren’t just medical topics—they are essential for protecting athletes’ lives and futures. Sharing stories like Prichard Colón’s helps keep the conversation alive and pushes for change to prevent such tragedies in the future. If you watch a fight, keep in mind the real human lives behind the sport and why safety should always come first.