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Prichard Colon dies at 33, eleven years after sustaining brain injury in ring
Former professional boxer Prichard Colon has died at 33, over a decade after a 2015 fight left him with a permanent, severe brain injury.
Former boxer Prichard Colón passes away 11 years after career-ending brain injury
Prichard Colón, a promising boxer who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in 2015, has died at age 33 following years of care after being left in a vegetative state.
Elif Nur Turhan joins Most Valuable Promotions, fueling unification prospects
IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan has moved to Most Valuable Promotions, bringing the prospect of a unification fight with Caroline Dubois closer to reality.
Aaron McKenna secures IBF middleweight crown in Dublin homecoming
Aaron McKenna claimed the IBF middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil, defeating Etinosa Oliha by unanimous decision in Dublin.
Callum Simpson secures redemption in rematch against Troy Williamson
Callum Simpson avenged his only career defeat by overcoming Troy Williamson in a unanimous decision victory to regain his British and Commonwealth titles.
Raven Chapman aims for UK return following brain surgery
British boxer Raven Chapman is expected to return to the UK next week after undergoing a second successful surgery for a brain bleed sustained during training in Denmark.
Nutritionist blamed for Joseph Parker’s positive cocaine test
A Ukad investigation has cleared heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker of intentional doping, finding that his positive cocaine test resulted from accidental exposure via his nutritionist.
Four Ugandan Boxers Vanish Following Commonwealth Games, Seeking UK Asylum
Four Ugandan athletes have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games, with reports confirming they intend to apply for asylum in the United Kingdom to pursue better boxing opportunities.
Boxer Raven Chapman in induced coma after sparring injury
Boxer Raven Chapman is recovering after emergency brain surgery following a sparring session in Denmark, with plans for her return to the UK currently underway.
Charles Okocha refutes biting claim, urges Portable to accept loss
Charles Okocha has rejected allegations that he bit singer Portable during their recent boxing match in Lagos, urging his opponent to accept the official result.