Prichard Colon, the undefeated Jr. Middleweight who has been in a coma since his fight in October, has undergone spinal surgery according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
Colon, who was moved in mid-November to Shepherd Center, an Atlanta hospital specializing in treatment for those with brain and spinal cord injuries, had the surgery in order to place a catheter on his spine. It will administer a drug to help loosen his muscles.
“The surgery Prichard had was to help with the spasticity,” Richard Colon, Prichard’s father, said. “Thank God everything went well. Now we must wait for the awakening of our champion, Prichard. This procedure will help so he can be more relaxed.”
“We are grateful to all for such support from Day 1 and the endless prayers,” Richard Colon said. “The operation was different to the previous ones, but very necessary … in his recovery process. His response has been very positive, and we hope good things in the next few days. The prayers and support of all of you, that means a lot to all the family.”
