The Tragic Fight That Took Prichard Colón’s Life Forward
How a Series of Illegal Punches Back of the Head Left Boxing Prospect Prichard Colón in a Coma — And We’re Still Fighting for His Future On the night of October 17, 2015, the arena buzzed with energy. Prichard “Digget” Colón, a Puerto Rican-American boxer, walked into the ring with a crisp focus, wearing blue and gold trunks and carrying dreams bigger than any belt. He was undefeated, talented, and full of promise. As he warmed up, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard praised him on NBC: “I really like this kid,” he said. “He’s ready.” In the early rounds, Prichard
