The speaker discusses the story of Pritchard Colon, a professional boxer who suffered severe brain injuries during a fight in 2015. Colon was left in a coma for 221 days and eventually woke up with severe physical impairments, including paralysis and difficulty swallowing. He also experiences cognitive issues, believing he is in 2015 and in his early 20s. His mother, Nieves, has been by his side, caring for him and trying to help him regain some memories and understanding of his current situation.
Terrell Williams, the boxer who fought Colon, has shown remorse for his actions. He admits to feeling guilty and has not been able to fully return to his professional boxing career. Williams has not spoken to Colon's mother since the incident and has distanced himself from the boxing community.
The family of Colon has tried to sue the fight's organizers and ringside physician for $50 million, with the case still ongoing. The family's goal is to cover the costs of Colon's therapy and care. The speaker encourages viewers to support the family by donating to a GoFundMe page set up on their behalf.
The speaker concludes by expressing hope that Colon continues to improve and by reminding viewers that the channel has reached 50,000 subscribers. The speaker also mentions that they are considering creating a group chat on Instagram to interact with the viewers and provides information on how to join the channel's membership.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Pritchard Colon is a former professional boxer who suffered a severe brain injury after a fight in 2015.
2. Colon was hit with multiple illegal back of the head punches by his opponent, Terrell Williams, but the referee did not stop the fight or disqualify Williams.
3. Colon collapsed in his locker room after the fight and underwent emergency surgery to remove brain hemorrhages. He was in a coma for 221 days and woke up with severe disabilities.
4. Colon's mother, Nieves Colon, has been caring for him ever since and posting updates on his recovery on social media. She also sued the organizers of the fight and the ringside physician for 50 million dollars.
5. Williams has expressed guilt and remorse for what happened to Colon, but he has not apologized directly to Nieves or Pritchard. He has not fought since 2018 and has not told his sons that he is a boxer.
6. Colon has shown some signs of improvement in 2021, such as being able to stand up with a machine and answer some questions from his therapist. He still needs a feeding tube and cannot move or speak normally.
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