Prichard Colón
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About
Former professional boxer who fought 17 fights, won three by knockout and suffered only one loss. His career was cut short in 2015 after he fell into a coma following a fight. He remained in a persistent vegetative state for years but has made small gains. His prichardcolon Instagram account is a collection of photos from his career and his life after 2015. He has 210,000 followers.
Before Fame
He studied business administration while attending university in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Trivia
He tried out for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London but lost in the third round.
Family Life
He is the son of Richard Colon, a retired serviceman, and his wife Nieves. He was born in Florida, but his family moved to Puerto Rico so he could represent the island in his fighting career.
Associated With
His 2015 fight against Terrel Williams was an opener for the main fight, which featured Lamont Peterson.
