New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon has passed away at the age of 33 after more than a decade of health struggles caused by severe brain injuries he suffered in the ring.

Colon never recovered the ability to walk or speak after a tragic night in 2015. His father, Richard Colon, confirmed the news on social media on Thursday, saying his son had left this world for a better place. The family had cared for him around the clock for years.

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