ArticlesBoxing

Prichard Colon in critical condition

Prichard Colon lost a tough decision to Terrel Williams on Saturday, October 17th in Fairfax, VA. Colon, who experienced dizziness backstage after a rough, foul riddled fight that saw him deducted two points for low blows, rabbit punches from Williams to the back of the head of Colon and ended with Colon being DQ’ed for his corner confusing the end of the fight with the ninth round as they took his gloves off prompt the referee’s decision. Colon currently is in a medically induced coma at the time of this writing, Lou DiBella, Colon’s promoter, put out the following statement.

 

“Prichard Colon became symptomatic in his dressing room following his bout with Terrel Williams Saturday afternoon at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Within moments, he was under the care of EMTs and was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital. He suffered a brain bleed as a result of an injury during the bout and underwent immediate surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. His condition remains critical. Prichard’s family has requested that their privacy be respected at this time. Updates will be provided when appropriate. We ask that everyone join us in praying for Prichard and his family.”

– Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment

Previous post

Bay Area fighters Bruno Escalante & Stan Martyniouk win

Next post

Ruslan Provodnikov returns November 7th in Monte Carlo

Lukie Ketelle

Lukie Ketelle