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Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Prichard Colón following his death at 33, with members of the public invited to join his family and friends in saying goodbye to the former undefeated boxer. Colón died on August 13 following an extraordinary fight for life lasting almost eleven years after he suffered catastrophic brain injuries in his final professional bout. His family has now announced two days of services in Winter Park, Florida, beginning with a public viewing on Tuesday, August 18. The funeral service will follow on Wednesday morning before Colón is laid to rest later that day. Prichard Colón Public Viewing The public viewing will take place from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Winter Park Chapel. The announcement specifically confirms that the viewing is open to the public, allowing those who followed Colón’s career and remarkable battle over the past decade to pay their respects. The address is 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Florida 32792. A memorial shared alongside the arrangements carries the message: “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” Colón’s funeral service will then take place at the same location at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. Following the service, burial is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, Winter Park, Florida 32789. The memorial closes with the words: “Beloved son. Brother. Friend. Your light will never fade.” Boxing Says Goodbye to Prichard Colón’s death brought an end to a battle that began following his October 17, 2015, fight against Terrel Williams in Fairfax, Virginia. The Puerto Rican entered the contest undefeated at 16-0 with 13 knockouts and was regarded as one of boxing’s most promising young fighters. Colón suffered a subdural hematoma following the bout and underwent emergency brain surgery. He remained in a coma for 221 days before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation under the care of his family. For almost eleven years, his mother, Nieves, and those closest to him shared his progress as Colón continued fighting the consequences of his injuries. His determination attracted support throughout boxing, while the WBC later recognized Colón as an honorary champion and presented him with the world championship belt he had dreamed of winning during his career. WBN Tribute World Boxing News had known Colón since before his professional debut in 2013, when the then-20-year-old contacted WBN himself asking for help covering the beginning of his career. That relationship continued as Colón built his undefeated record and chased his ambition of becoming a world champion. Following his death, WBN permanently added Colón to its Boxers section alongside today’s leading fighters and legends of the sport as a small way of ensuring his name and story remain part of the website. Now, those who followed Prichard throughout his career and his remarkable fight for life will have an opportunity to say goodbye. The public viewing takes place Tuesday afternoon before Wednesday’s funeral service and burial bring two days of remembrance to a close. Prichard Colón Meléndez was just 33. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.