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Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Prichard Colón's death comes 11 years after he suffered serious head injuries during a fight.
A former boxer has passed away at the age of 33. Prichard Colón's death comes 11 years after he suffered serious head injuries during a fight. This incident occurred during the only loss of his professional boxing career.
The head injuries Colón sustained had a lasting impact on his life. Further details about his death and the circumstances surrounding the fight are available from ABC7 Los Angeles . Limited information is currently known about the circumstances of Colón's death, but it is reported to be connected to the injuries he sustained 11 years ago.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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