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10-19-2015, 08:43 PM
Memphis

Prichard Colon

Prichard Colon undergoes brain surgery following defeat by Terrell Williams* | Daily Mail Online

Anyone know of any developments with Prichard Colon?

Odd fight, plenty going on. Colon was obviously shaken up by the blatant clump on the back of the head in round seven. There's an argument it could have been stopped there, if a fighter gets up and starts wobbling around off of a legit punch they're generally out of there. The same should apply to a foul?

In a twist of fate a bit of shockingly shite corner work saved him from further damage. Colon's corner clearly cant count all the way to ten so cut his gloves off after the ninth thinking the fight was over.

Thoughts are with him, poor fucker.
10-20-2015, 02:46 AM
smashup

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Bizarre fight, this is the only footage apparantley and it's just a few knockdowns.
The story is that Colons corner deliberately started unwrapping his gloves to buy time for him to recover but i don't buy that, you'd have to be a blind man and with 3 guys in his corner the chances of not one of them realizing there was another round is impossible.
I heard he started throwing up etc not long after the fight and they rushed him to hospital and induced a coma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9u0jgX0pU

His Dad stated earlier that he has moved his hand which is good news so quick after the coma was induced but he's still critical i think.

Prichard Colon remains in a coma, test shows some hand movement | World Boxing News
10-20-2015, 06:41 AM
Spicoli

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I gave Colon some shat during the fight for his tactics and approach of leaning in to clinch..leading with it at times but hope to hell he pulls out of this. Initially I took the corner cutting of gloves a sign of calling it done, clearly Colon was unfit to continue, then it got dicey with commission jumping in and calling DQ. Even if corner was stopping it, don't know they would correct ref and commission by saying 'nah, we were just calling it quits by tko'? Regardless..best thoughts to he and family, Seems career is over so hopefully he can carry on a quality life.
10-20-2015, 02:13 PM
Hulk

Scary whenever we hear about bleeding on the brain and induced coma.

Hope and pray he makes it through this.
10-21-2015, 11:10 AM
C.J.Rock

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Prayers for Prichard to recover 100 % from this tragedy
10-21-2015, 06:54 PM
smashup

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Article here about it

What Boxing Needs to Change in the Wake of Prichard Colon's Terrifying Injury | Bleacher Report
10-21-2015, 08:36 PM
Tam Seddon

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It is a risky sport for sure, I suffered my first ever concussion from boxing a couple of weeks back. I was stupid though and was sparring countless amounts of rounds for 4 days straight against pros and high end semi pro fighters and it all caught up with me by the end of it, I wasn't ever put down it was just taking a lot of big punches, and that was with headguard and 16oz gloves. I am not doing as much sparring for sure now because it was a kick up the ass I needed. Its horrible when you hear about stuff like this too. And what happened a couple of weeks back is a reminder on a personal level of how tough this sport is and competing a lot.

This is why im not fighting now until early December, need a bit of time off from fighting all of the time. The fight in Malta though was one I cant refuse and in the mean time im working on tightening up my defense and have really good fitness for the fight. I have sparred since this happened and I am fine, just was a bit of a horrible, mainly for family members seeing me damaged like that. I was accused of being on drugs I was that out of it, but the doctors cleared that up that I wasn't and it was concussion for sure.
10-22-2015, 02:33 AM
Master

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You need to be careful Tam. Defence and head movement is simple but vital part of the game. You get hit too much.
10-22-2015, 03:30 AM
Tam Seddon

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Originally Posted by Master

You need to be careful Tam. Defence and head movement is simple but vital part of the game. You get hit too much.

All learning, end of the day I'm not claiming to be anything special I'm just an ordinary lad giving it a good go. But we have been working on defence, think having a longer break and working on things you will see the improvements. Even in my last fight, still need to get that video.
10-22-2015, 03:32 AM
Tam Seddon

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I'm boxing at 12 stone now master you probably have only seen me box at cruiserweight it's been a while since I've had a fight video up its frustrating not being able to access the footage.
10-22-2015, 03:55 AM
Master

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Moving your head, using your feet and blocking punches is why it is called boxing. Be smart.
10-22-2015, 10:24 AM
beenKOed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I'm boxing at 12 stone now master you probably have only seen me box at cruiserweight it's been a while since I've had a fight video up its frustrating not being able to access the footage.

You mentioned before that you occasionally work the corner. Are you still at it and is it something you enjoy or are you just helping out your friends? Just curious.
10-22-2015, 12:40 PM
Tam Seddon

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Originally Posted by beenKOed

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I'm boxing at 12 stone now master you probably have only seen me box at cruiserweight it's been a while since I've had a fight video up its frustrating not being able to access the footage.

You mentioned before that you occasionally work the corner. Are you still at it and is it something you enjoy or are you just helping out your friends? Just curious.

I just do it to help out friends and they return the favour to me if I need them. It's just how we do it things in are gym. I enjoy it though,
Close up to the action and get to help your friend.

I was suppose to be fighting November 6th in the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool but I've pulled out of the card with the slight concussion and moving down from 13 stone to 12 stone. I've got more time to work on things in the gym and want to be 110% ready for this next fight. It's looking like I am going to have to do 6 rounds so I need to be fitter than ever, so I'm working very hard for this fight in Malta.

I'm still going to the show though , I've been asked to be a judge by the guy who puts on the show. I'm glad I've watched a lot of fights and been to these shows because I will be fine in stepping up to this role. I'm really excited actually as it's something I've never done before.
10-22-2015, 09:54 PM
Tam Seddon

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No change for Prichard Colon as investigation opens | World Boxing News
10-22-2015, 11:03 PM
TitoFan

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

No change for Prichard Colon as investigation opens | World Boxing News

It's horrible when this happens to any fighter.
My best wishes for a speedy recovery to Prichard... and my heartfelt sympathy to Prichard's family.
10-23-2015, 08:14 AM
beenKOed

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

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Originally Posted by beenKOed

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I'm boxing at 12 stone now master you probably have only seen me box at cruiserweight it's been a while since I've had a fight video up its frustrating not being able to access the footage.

You mentioned before that you occasionally work the corner. Are you still at it and is it something you enjoy or are you just helping out your friends? Just curious.

I just do it to help out friends and they return the favour to me if I need them. It's just how we do it things in are gym. I enjoy it though,
Close up to the action and get to help your friend.

I was suppose to be fighting November 6th in the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool but I've pulled out of the card with the slight concussion and moving down from 13 stone to 12 stone. I've got more time to work on things in the gym and want to be 110% ready for this next fight. It's looking like I am going to have to do 6 rounds so I need to be fitter than ever, so I'm working very hard for this fight in Malta.

I'm still going to the show though , I've been asked to be a judge by the guy who puts on the show. I'm glad I've watched a lot of fights and been to these shows because I will be fine in stepping up to this role. I'm really excited actually as it's something I've never done before.

That is great, be sure to post a little about it. Be careful, I hear judging can be dangerous, especially in Liverpool! Just kidding, I know absolutely nothing about Liverpool.

It's a shame about Colon, that is one of the reasons I never complain about a quick stoppage. Hope he comes around with minimal damage. Fortunately his corner was confused about the rounds!!
10-23-2015, 12:54 PM
Tam Seddon

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Originally Posted by beenKOed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

Quote:

Originally Posted by beenKOed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

I'm boxing at 12 stone now master you probably have only seen me box at cruiserweight it's been a while since I've had a fight video up its frustrating not being able to access the footage.

You mentioned before that you occasionally work the corner. Are you still at it and is it something you enjoy or are you just helping out your friends? Just curious.

I just do it to help out friends and they return the favour to me if I need them. It's just how we do it things in are gym. I enjoy it though,
Close up to the action and get to help your friend.

I was suppose to be fighting November 6th in the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool but I've pulled out of the card with the slight concussion and moving down from 13 stone to 12 stone. I've got more time to work on things in the gym and want to be 110% ready for this next fight. It's looking like I am going to have to do 6 rounds so I need to be fitter than ever, so I'm working very hard for this fight in Malta.

I'm still going to the show though , I've been asked to be a judge by the guy who puts on the show. I'm glad I've watched a lot of fights and been to these shows because I will be fine in stepping up to this role. I'm really excited actually as it's something I've never done before.

That is great, be sure to post a little about it. Be careful, I hear judging can be dangerous, especially in Liverpool! Just kidding, I know absolutely nothing about Liverpool.

It's a shame about Colon, that is one of the reasons I never complain about a quick stoppage. Hope he comes around with minimal damage. Fortunately his corner was confused about the rounds!!

To be honest I was quite surprised he did ask me to be a judge on his show as 4 of my mates are boxing on the show...I bet they are chuffed :)

Lets hope he can somehow get back to good health, I hate hearing stuff like this really does put you off competing as imagine this happening to you and the effects it would have on your family and friends.
10-23-2015, 01:06 PM
Tam Seddon

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Prichard Colon Update | Boxing News | Fightnews

Lets hope he wakes up :(
10-26-2015, 02:48 PM
Tam Seddon

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Prichard Colon now breathing on his own | World Boxing News
10-26-2015, 07:14 PM
TitoFan

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Good news. :)
12-08-2015, 11:24 PM
TitoFan

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Se juntan estrellas para ayudar a Prichard Col�n | El Nuevo D�a

Couldn't find an article in English, but the article talks about a fundraising activity going on tonight to collect funds for Prichard. There's going to be some boxers in attendance, including past greats Felix Trinidad and Wifredo Gomez, as well as a few current current champions, and a slew of entertainers and sports personalities from other sports, such as baseball and basketball. It's a wonderful gesture, and heartwarming to see the support from fellow countrymen to Colon and his family.

The article states Prichard is still in a coma in a medical facility in Atlanta, Georgia.
My prayers for a full recovery.