Boxer Prichard Colón Dies After Brain Injury | Orlando News

Tragic loss: Former pro boxer Prichard Colón, with a 16-1 record, died after suffering a brain bleed in 2015 from a banned “rabbit punch” — a blow to the neck that severed his spinal connection to the brainstem. His father honored fans’ support while underscoring the deadly risks of boxing. In response, the WBC enacted a zero-tolerance policy, mandating referees warn, penalize, or disqualify fighters for such fouls — a crucial step to prevent future tragedies and protect athletes’ lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/367e215b10eef4df