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The Independent
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Ben Shalom calls for changes to be made for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch
Chris Eubank Jr 's promoter Ben Shalom believes any rematch with Conor Benn should be staged at a higher weight. Eubank Jr and Benn continued a family feud turned into personal battle at the end of April, the two exchanging heavy blows in what has quickly become a British classic. Despite ending up as the victor, Eubank Jr was taken to hospital after the fight, having aggressively boiled down in an attempt to make the 160lb mark. 'Next Gen' failed to reach the middleweight limit, and was further restricted from going back up in weight due to a 10lb rehydration clause. Whilst Boxxer promoter Shalom does not believe the rehydration clause was as big a limiting factor, he wants the contracted rematch to be held at a higher weight division. He told Sky Sports: 'The rehydration clause is probably less dangerous than the 160lb limit now at this stage in his career. That's where probably it's the biggest challenge. As the organisers of the event, everyone has to be sensible as to how we approach the second fight. That probably was the one downer on the event, all the talk about the weight. And so I'm sure everyone will be sensible.' Eubank Jr's father, the legendary former boxer Chris Eubank Sr, had been a vocal critic of the weight, with Benn jumping up two divisions from welterweight for the fight. While Eubank Sr made amends with his son on fight night, walking into the ring with Eubank Jr, the former two-division world champion has continued his comments about the weight on his YouTube channel. Restarting, Shalom shared: 'I think that would alleviate a lot of people's concerns about the fight. I think everyone involved just wants the fighters to make as much money as they can but get out of the ring safely. That's what's boxing's about and so anything that can increase the chances of that happening should be focused on.' Shalom believes that by increasing the weight, Eubank Jr's long-term health would be preserved. Reports currently suggest that a rematch, which was agreed in the contracts of the first bout, would be staged once again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this time in September. Shalom continued: 'We saw a very good fight, a very competitive fight but there were concerns around the challenge on Chris's body. So no one wants to see that. We believe and we hope there'll be discussions around that before we make the rematch. It was very competitive. I think Conor Benn proved himself at the weight that night. He was a serious competitor. He came in big and he looked comfortable.' He added: 'I think that's why in the rematch there should be less talk about the weight. That was the only real concern of the whole event. Wouldn't it be amazing to do it again because of the impact it had on the sport in this country, but everyone wants it to be as safe as possible for the fighters.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Undefeated Just-Married Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dead At Age 25
Unbeaten boxer Georgia O'Connor has died at age 25, just weeks after marrying her longtime boyfriend. 'A true warrior inside and outside,' her promotion firm, Boxxer, wrote on X Thursday. 'The boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.' 'Georgia was an inspirational person and one I'll never forget,' CEO Ben Shalom added. In January, the British fighter said she had been diagnosed with metastatic cancer. She was a Commonwealth Youth Games champion and Youth World Championships silver medalist before embarking on a professional career in 2021. She won all three of her fights, her last one taking place in 2022. O'Connor said on Instagram that she had been dealing with ulcerative colitis since 2021. Noting her 'fearless fighting spirit,' Boxxer shared highlights of her career. Watch them here. On Jan. 31, O'Connor shared she had cancer that had spread, accusing doctors of previously ignoring her persistent pain and medical past. Weeks later she revealed she had a miscarriage as well but ended her Instagram message on a positive note: 'The last few months have been a rollercoaster. I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!' O'Connor married Adriano Cardinali on May 9, marking the occasion with a photo of his hand over hers with their rings on. 'The day I married the love of my life,' she wrote. She changed her name to Georgia Cardinali on her Instagram account as well. It was her last original post. Beloved Band Vocalist Dies At Age 31 U.S. Fighter Bashes Canada, Then You Gotta See What Happens Vs. Canadian In UFC Bout 11-Year-Old Netflix Actor Dies After Harrowing Days In Grip Of Mystery Illness
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Georgia O'Connor cause of death: How did the 25-year-old British boxing star die?
Georgia O'Connor, a promising British boxer, tragically passed away on May 22. She was known for her undefeated record in professional boxing and her remarkable achievements in amateur sports. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Georgia's death was confirmed by Boxxer. 'My heart goes out to Georgia's parents and partner, who I know did everything they could tirelessly and are going through so much right now,' Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom said. Georgia was only 25. Struggle with health issues: Georgia O'Connor has died following a battle with cancer. The 25-year-old repeatedly claimed she was overlooked by doctors for months. In early 2025, O'Connor was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, a condition that rapidly progressed despite her previous health challenges. Earlier in her life, she had battled ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, which she openly discussed to raise awareness. Her diagnosis came after a prolonged period of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, during which she experienced severe symptoms and sought medical attention multiple times. In a social media post, O'Connor had expressed her frustration with the healthcare system, recalling how her concerns were initially dismissed by medical professionals. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' she had written in a post dated 31 January. She added, 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Georgia continued, 'But not one doctor f**k**g listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony… They gaslit me, told me it was nothing… One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread.' What cancer was Georgia suffering from? Although Georgia was pretty open about her health struggles and her cancer journey, she did not disclose what cancer she was suffering from. The 25-year-old only had mentioned that her cancer was 'incurable.' On top of that, Georgia had shared the news of her pregnancy and the miscarriage as well. Despite her struggles, the British boxing star tried to stay hopeful. She had shared in a post in February, 'The last few months have been a rollercoaster. I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!' She married her partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, calling it 'the best day of my life,' even as her health rapidly declined. Only two weeks after her wedding, she passed away. British Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dies 2 Weeks After Wedding
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Pro Boxer Georgia O'Connor dies at 25 after miscarriage and cancer misdiagnosis; experts raise alarm about ignoring warning signs
In a tragic incident, popular British boxing star Georgia O'Connor died following a battle with incurable cancer. The death of the 25-year-old boxer left the sports world shocked. Her death came after a heartbreaking series of events, including a miscarriage, months of severe pain, and a cancer diagnosis. The news of her death was confirmed this week when her promoter, Boxxer, and CEO, Ben Shalom, shared a heartbreaking post on his Instagram handle. Shalom captioned the post, 'It's hard to make sense of this… A lot goes on in life, but nothing else matters other than your family and your health. My heart goes out to Georgia's parents and partner, who I know did everything they could tirelessly and are going through so much right now.' Georgia claimed she was overlooked by doctors for 4 months As mentioned above, Georgia had a miscarriage, and she was in severe pain for months and was diagnosed with cancer, but apart from this, she claimed that she was ignored by doctors for four long months. In January, she revealed on her Instagram that she had been diagnosed with cancer nearly five months after experiencing unexplained pain. She said, 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is, and they do too. They always did.' 'But not one doctor f**k**g listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony… They gaslit me, told me it was nothing,' she added. Georgia's story is a powerful reminder of why you should not ignore the symptoms Georgia O'Connor's tragic story isn't just about how a young athlete was gone too soon, but it is a powerful reminder that one should always listen and react to the silent symptoms and signs. You should never ignore them. To understand what could have happened in Georgia's case, let's decode it and see if there is a link between miscarriage and cancer. 'It is one of those instances which can be possible, but rarely do we come across such a scenario where the reason for a miscarriage is an undiagnosed cancer,' says Dr. Rubina Shanawaz Z, Senior Consultant, Uro-Gynaecology, Gynaec-Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road. 'A few examples of these are cervical, uterine, or even ovarian cancer, which can increase the risk of miscarriage,' adds Dr. Shanawaz. Why should you not ignore the symptoms? Cancer has the potential to obstruct a pregnancy due to a hormonal imbalance or inflammation. According to Dr. Jyoti Mehta, radiation and clinical oncologist at TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon, 'A miscarriage does not cause cancer. There are no studies to prove this claim. However, certain underlying conditions may lead to miscarriage, such as hormonal imbalances or untreated infections.' 'For example, persistent gestational trophoblastic disease (a rare complication of pregnancy) can be seen in women after a miscarriage, and this will demand timely intervention,' she added. Advanced-stage cancer can harm the overall health of a person, which may lead to dire complications during pregnancy. 'There are instances when a person remains asymptomatic, which means that the cancer will become evident only when there are pregnancy complications, which result in miscarriage,' warns Dr. Shanawaz. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Fox News
23-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Boxing world mourns loss of Georgia O'Connor after miscarriage, cancer battle: 'Loved, respected, and admired'
Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor, 25, has died after a bout with cancer, the professional boxer's promoter, Boxxer, said. The promoter described the late young fighter as "a true warrior inside and outside the ring." "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time," a statement from Boxxer obtained by The Guardian read. In a January Instagram post, O'Connor revealed that she had learned of her cancer diagnosis. She said she suffered through debilitating pain for weeks leading up to the diagnosis. "For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong," O'Connor captioned a photo of her in a hospital bed. "I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did." O'Connor added that doctors refused to take her concerns "seriously." "But not one doctor f---ing listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony," the Instagram post continued. "Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting. They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen. One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread." In February, O'Connor spoke out about another devastating personal circumstance. "The last few months have been a rollercoaster," O'Connor wrote. "I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer. But I still feel on top of the world!" More recently, O'Connor celebrated a milestone. She announced that she had "married that love of" her life on May 9. O'Connor was able to maintain her undefeated boxing record despite her battle with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. She went pro in 2021. She earned medals at the 2017 and 2018 Youth World Championships during her amateur career. O'Connor was born in Durham, England. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
