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The boxing world mourns the loss of Georgia O’Connor, a talented female boxer, who has tragically passed away at the young age of 25 after a courageous battle with cancer. The British athlete, known for her promising career in the ring, faced an aggressive form of the disease with unwavering strength. Her passing comes shortly after celebrating a significant milestone in her personal life.
Rising Star Georgia O’Connor Passes Away After Cancer Battle
News broke Wednesday morning confirming that the County Durham native succumbed to the illness, diagnosed in October 2024 as a ‘rare and aggressive’ type of cancer that doctors deemed ‘incurable’.
A Celebration of Love Amidst Adversity
O’Connor’s death comes less than two weeks after her wedding. She shared a poignant photo on Instagram of her wedding ring with the caption: ‘09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life.’
This special day marked her final post, a testament to her enduring spirit.
Georgia O’Connor faced cancer with remarkable bravery.
O’Connor passed away shortly after marrying her partner.
The boxer had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer last year.
A Promising Boxing Career
Georgia O’Connor demonstrated immense talent during her amateur career, securing a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017.
Amateur Achievements
- Gold Medal: Commonwealth Youth Games (2017)
- Silver Medal: World Youth Championships (2017)
- Bronze Medal: World Youth Championships (Following Year)
Her achievements highlighted her potential in the sport.
Professional Career
- Turned professional in 2021
- Maintained an undefeated record of 3-0
- Fought on the undercard of Savannah Marshall in Newcastle (April 2022)
- Victorious against Joyce Van Ee on the undercard of Marshall vs. Claressa Shields (October 2022)
O’Connor transitioned to the professional arena in 2021, achieving an unblemished 3-0 record before her diagnosis.
Her last appearance was on the undercard of the high-profile Marshall versus Shields fight in October 2022, where she defeated Joyce Van Ee by points.