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Prichard Colón: Legacy of Courage | Raleigh News
Tragically, Prichard Colón, the electrifying Puerto Rican boxing star who rose to fame with a record of 16-13 KOs, has passed away at 33 — a loss felt deeply by fans and the boxing world. His life was forever altered in 2015 when a brutal, illegal blow to the back of his head during a fight left him paralyzed and forced his retirement. Despite the devastation, Colón’s courage inspired global change: the WBC adopted zero-tolerance rules for head shots and stricter medical protocols in his honor. Remembered as an “eternal champion” and “icon of bravery,” his legacy lives on through his smile…
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