Boxing has always come with a risk of brain damage and health issues. Over time, the hits you receive as a boxer can take their toll on you. So, it's no surprise that certain types of punches are banned so as to not speed up the process of this deterioration. But what do you do when these illegal punches aren't corrected during a match? Do you keep fighting or do you decide to play dirty too until he stops? What do you do when the referee calls your illegal punches but not your opponents? This was the reality for undefeated boxer Prichard Colon. He was stuck and in pain, and it seemed like everybody was against him, including the referee .Prichard tried to tough it out, but it was clear that his physical condition was deteriorating. As time went on, his condition would only get worse. Little did he know, this fight would be his last. Take a DEEP DIVE to find out how a promising, young boxer's life changed forever after a fight that should've never happened.
Timestamps
Prichard Colón Background- 1:26
The Last Fight- 5:25
Prichard’s New Life- 15:35
What Happened to Terrell?- 19:30
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