Prichard Colon, boxer left in vegetative state after illegal punches in 2015 bout, dead at 33

Prichard Colon, the former boxer who fell into a coma in 2015 following a controversial match, has died.

He was 33.

The news was shared by Colon’s father, Richard, on Thursday, announcing the heartbreaking news about his son.

"Good morning, my people.

I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Prichard from this earthly world," he wrote on Facebook , translated from Spanish.

"Now he is in a better world.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I did everything possible to fulfill his wish, his dream of bringing him on vacation on Puerto Rico as much as he desired, but couldn’t.

Thank you for so many years of love and prayers.

As much as you can, please keep us in your prayers." Colon was one of boxing’s rising stars in 2015, owning a 16-0 record with 13 knockouts to his name ahead of his fight against Terrel Williams.

BOXER PRICHARD COLÓN TAKEN OFF SEDATIVES, FAMILY PRAYS HE WAKES FROM COMA But during that bout, Colon was repeatedly hit in the back of the head by illegal punches.

He tried telling the referee about it, but the fight continued on.

While Williams wasn’t docked for the illegal hits, Colon was hit with a two-point penalty for a low blow on his opponent.

In the end, Colon hit the canvas in the ninth round, and his team removed his gloves while he was down thinking the fight was over.

It, in fact, wasn’t and Colon was disqualified.