Prichard Colón Legacy and Safety Reform | Phoenix News

Tragic loss: Prichard Colón, the undefeated Puerto Rican boxing star, died at 33 after a 11-year battle with brain injuries sustained in a 2015 fight where illegal blows to the back of his head ended his career. His death has reignited global conversations about fighter safety, leading to the creation of the “Prichard Colón Rule” by the WBC to ban rabbit punches. Colón’s family invites fans to honor his legacy at a public visitation on August 18th and funeral on August 19th in Winter Park, Florida. The boxing world mourns a fallen champion whose story underscores the sport’s dangers and the urgent need for change. 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/ef9896abc0c38bf0