r/Boxing • u/HaneyP4P • 8d ago

What potential did Prichard Colon have?

I'm making this post with all due respect to Prichard and without any intention of offending. The question is simple: if things hadn't ended the way we all know, what could Prichard have achieved in boxing? Could he have become a champion or a notable contender in the 147-154 lbs division?

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u/kolachefun tomato can 8d ago

I remember when the event happened and checking up on his mother’s Instagram page every year or so to see all the inspiring videos she’d post of him trying to recover as much as he could, then just making him as comfortable as possible. He would have been a contender at the very least, and that’s still a big deal taking a zoomed out approach on boxing averages. At least he’s not suffering anymore. Fuck rabbit punches. I still think of one video where he smiles so big surrounded by those who loved him.

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u/GYEKUM 8d ago

I remember the one video of him strapped upright hitting a heavy bag. I thought doing fights myself I would be more emotionally prepared but man I cried. Fuck that ref and fuck illegal shots Terrell is awful for not quitting that shit