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Boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33 after suffering severe brain injury in 2015 fight
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the boxer's life and the circumstances surrounding his death are available from the source, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
A boxer's death was confirmed by his father on social media. The boxer, who was 33 years old, had been dealing with the aftermath of a severe injury. He was a super welterweight boxer from Puerto Rico with a notable record.
His career was marked by a strong start, with many wins in his early fights. A serious brain injury occurred during a fight in 2015. The incident happened in northern Virginia and involved another boxer.
Further details about the boxer's life and the circumstances surrounding his death are available from the source, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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