Prichard Colon, a Puerto Rican boxer who suffered a brain injury during a 2015 fight, has passed away aged 33.The precocious boxing talent suffered a severe brain haemorrhage during and in the aftermath of his fight with Terrell Williams 11 years ago.Colon’s life changed after the fight in 2015GettyHe was initially rushed for emergency surgery and was placed in a 221-day coma, from which he eventually woke.However, he was left in a vegetative state, unable to walk and talk, requiring 24-hour care ever since.Sadly, he has now passed away, with his father writing a statement on Facebook.It read: “Good morning, my people. I regret to inform you of the departure of my son Prichard from this earthly world.“Now he is in a better world. I did everything possible to fulfil his wish, his dream of bringing him on vacation to Puerto Rico as he so desired, but it couldn’t be done.“Thank you for so many years of love and prayers. As much as you can, please keep us in your prayers.”In October 2015, Colon suffered a traumatic brain injury during a ninth-round disqualification defeat to Terrel Williams in northern Virginia.Moments after leaving the ring, Colon collapsed in his dressing room and was rushed to hospital to relieve pressure on his brain.He had sustained repeated blows to the back of the head during the fight, which led to referee Joe Cooper deducting one point from Williams for rabbit punching in the seventh round.“He suffered a brain bleed as a result of an injury during the bout and underwent immediate surgery to relieve pressure on his brain,” promoter Lou DiBella said in a statement at the time, adding his condition ‘remains critical.’Colon needed constant care after waking up from his comaFacebook/Prichard colónIt was the first defeat of the Puerto Rican prospect’s career, moving his record to 16-1.He underwent spinal surgery in February 2016 and was placed in a 221-day coma, diagnosed with a subdural hematoma on the brain.In 2023, nearly eight years on from the injury, Colon still required 24-hour support to oversee his recovery.“Where are my supporters, they never give up on me,” he captioned a video in September of the same year, where he was seen interacting with his mother, Nieves.Unfortunately, Colon never recovered and the entire boxing world has since poured in with emotional tributes to a man celebrated for his endless, determined spirit.“Prichard’s life was defined by courage, perseverance, and an extraordinary fighting spirit,” WBO president Gustavo Olivieri said.WBO president Gustavo Olivieri said Colon’s ‘life was defined by courage, perseverance, and an extraordinary fighting spirit’Facebook/Prichard Colon“His story transcended the ring and deeply touched the boxing community, which stood by him throughout the years with respect, admiration, and hope.“Today, the WBO solemnly joins his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing, supporting, and loving him in mourning his passing.“We offer our prayers for Prichard’s eternal rest and ask God to grant his family strength, peace, and comfort during this time of profound sorrow.“Rest in peace, Prichard Colon. Your memory will forever remain with us.”This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.