Pro boxer Georgia O'Connor dies at 25
British boxer Georgia O’Connor has died. She was 25 years old.
Her promoter, Boxxer, announced her death in an Instagram post on Thursday, May 22.
"We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor,” it said, describing O’Connor as a “true warrior inside and outside the ring.”
“Thea boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon," it continued.
"Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time,” added Boxxer.
BBC News reported that her death came just a few weeks after she tied the knot with her longtime partner Adriano Cardinali.
According to the media outlet, O’Connor revealed she was battling cancer after dealing with ulcerative colitis, which causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the digestive tract, according to health information website Mayo Clinic.
O’Connor placed first at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017. She also won silver and bronze at the Youth World Championships in 2017 and 2018, respectively. She later turned pro under Boxxer.
