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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
British Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dies 2 Weeks After Wedding
The boxing world has been left shattered as 25-year-old British fighter Georgia O'Connor passed away just two weeks after her wedding. A champion in and out of the ring, Georgia quietly battled an aggressive form of cancer, which she only revealed months before her death. She married her partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, calling it 'the best day of my life,' even as her health rapidly declined. A national pride and undefeated pro boxer since her 2021 debut, Georgia also shone as a Commonwealth Youth gold medalist and amateur silver and bronze medalist. Her strength wasn't just physical, she was also a kickboxing and Taekwondo champ. As tributes flood in, fans and fellow athletes alike mourn the loss of a rising star whose fight was tragically cut short. Read More
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Michael Conlan pays emotional tribute to ‘beautiful soul taken too soon' following Georgia O'Connor's tragic death
MICHAEL CONLAN joined the boxing community in paying emotional tribute to Georgia O'Connor. The British boxer 2 Georgia O'Connor has sadly died Credit: PA 2 Michael Conlan paid tribute to her The sport united in grief following her passing, with Michael Conlan using Instagram to pay tribute. Alongside a photo of the two beside a boxing ring, he said: "Absolutely gutted to hear that Georgia has passed away, a beautiful human taken from us too soon. "Sending my thoughts and prayers to your friends and loved ones, RIP Champ." The former Team GB star - who won Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017 - revealed her cancer news in January. Read More on Boxing She was also previously diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) - a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. O'Connor had the whole of the boxing world backing her but devastatingly, she has passed away aged 25 from the rare and aggressive cancer. In her last Instagram post - two weeks before her death - O'Connor revealed she had married her partner Adriano. She posted a picture of her ring and wrote: "The day I married the love of my life." Most read in Boxing Inspirational O'Connor was filled with well-wishes in the comments as the boxing community rallied behind the Durham hero. In February, O'Connor paid a beautiful tribute to her "superhero" Adriano. Georgia O'Connor dead aged 25: Tributes pour in as Brit boxer dies following cancer battle 2 weeks after getting married She posted: "If you have a man who loves you more than anything, who would burn the whole world down before he'd let it take you, hold onto him, because that kind of love is rare. "From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. "Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me... "Researching day and night, chasing down every option, making sure I have every single chance to beat this. "I have never known love like this. A love that doesn't flinch, doesn't break, doesn't even hesitate. "A love that says 'we do this together, no matter what.' No matter how dark the nights get, no matter how hard the days are, I have him, and he has me. "Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. "I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. "You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. "Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. "We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince . My reason. My forever." Tributes poured in for the heroic fighter, who went 3-0 as a professional after debuting in 2021. Boxxer, who promoted her, posted: "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time."
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Tributes flood in for Team GB boxer as she loses brave cancer battle at just 25
Georgia O'Connor has been hailed by heartbroken friends. Boxer Georgia O'Connor has passed away after losing her battle with cancer. The Team GB fighter revealed previously that she had ulcerative colitis. Tributes have flooded in for the 25-year-old, who won the Commonwealth Youth gold medal in 2017. She shared in January that she has chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Super-middleweight Joe Laws posted a picture of the two online and wrote: "Fighter till the end rest easy bro." As well as a talented boxer, she was also a three-time national taekwondo champion and an undefeated kickboxer. Chronicle Live reports that the County Durham athlete also liked to play guitar and enjoyed singing, which she would sometimes post on her social media. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Georgia, who had a 3-0 record after turning pro in 2021, revealed in her last Instagram post two weeks ago that she had married her partner Adriano, with the caption reading: "The day I married the love of my life." In February, she posted this touching tribute to her husband, saying: "If you have a man who loves you more than anything, who would burn the whole world down before he'd let it take you, hold onto him, because that kind of love is rare. "From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me. "Whilst the doctors who neglected me are stuck in their ways, he's out there driving across Europe, finding treatments they don't even know exist. "Researching day and night, chasing down every option, making sure I have every single chance to beat this. I have never known love like this. A love that doesn't flinch, doesn't break, doesn't even hesitate. "A love that says 'we do this together, no matter what.' No matter how dark the nights get, no matter how hard the days are, I have him, and he has me. Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. "I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. "Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever."
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Georgia O'Connor's heartbreaking final post just days before boxer's death aged 25
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GEORGIA O'CONNOR posted a heartbreaking final Instagram message just over a week before her tragic passing. The inspirational boxer - who won Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017 - first revealed her cancer news in January. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Georgia O'Connor with her husband before her sad passing Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1 5 She got married before passing Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1 She was also previously diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) - a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. O'Connor had the boxing community in her corner all the way until she sadly passed away aged 25 from a rare and aggressive cancer. In her final Instagram post - 10 days before her death - the brave boxer revealed she had married her partner Adriano. She posted a picture of her ring and wrote: "The day I married the love of my life." Inspirational O'Connor was filled with well-wishes in the comments as the boxing community rallied behind the Durham hero. In February, O'Connor paid a beautiful tribute to her "superhero" Adriano. She posted: "If you have a man who loves you more than anything, who would burn the whole world down before he'd let it take you, hold onto him, because that kind of love is rare. "From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. "Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me… "Researching day and night, chasing down every option, making sure I have every single chance to beat this. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport "I have never known love like this. A love that doesn't flinch, doesn't break, doesn't even hesitate. "A love that says 'we do this together, no matter what.' No matter how dark the nights get, no matter how hard the days are, I have him, and he has me. "Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. "I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. "You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. "Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. "We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever." Tributes poured in for the heroic fighter - who went 3-0 as a professional after debuting in 2021 - following her sad passing. Boxxer, who promoted her, posted: "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time." Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions wrote: "Everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "All of our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Georgia." England Boxing said: "We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "A gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community, she won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds & European Championships. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones." Not only was she a talented boxer, O'Connor also a three-time national taekwondo champion and undefeated kickboxer. Away from sports, she played guitar and enjoyed singing and became an inspiration after documenting her horror cancer fight. 5 O'Connor had a 3-0 pro record Credit: PA 5 She first revealed her cancer news in January Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Georgia O'Connor's heartbreaking final post just days before boxer's death aged 25
GEORGIA O'CONNOR posted a heartbreaking final Instagram message just over a week before her tragic passing. The inspirational boxer - who won Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017 - first revealed her cancer news in January. 5 Georgia O'Connor with her husband before her sad passing Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1 5 She got married before passing Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1 She was also previously diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) - a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. O'Connor had the boxing community in her corner all the way until In her final Instagram post - 10 days before her death - the brave boxer revealed she had married her partner Adriano. She posted a picture of her ring and wrote: "The day I married the love of my life." READ MORE IN BOXING Inspirational O'Connor was filled with well-wishes in the comments as the boxing community rallied behind the Durham hero. In February, O'Connor paid a beautiful tribute to her "superhero" Adriano. She posted: "If you have a man who loves you more than anything, who would burn the whole world down before he'd let it take you, hold onto him, because that kind of love is rare. "From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Most read in Boxing "Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me… "Researching day and night, chasing down every option, making sure I have every single chance to beat this. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport "I have never known love like this. A love that doesn't flinch, doesn't break, doesn't even hesitate. "A love that says 'we do this together, no matter what.' No matter how dark the nights get, no matter how hard the days are, I have him, and he has me. "Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. "I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. "You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. "Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. "We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever." Tributes poured in for the heroic fighter - who went 3-0 as a professional after debuting in 2021 - following her sad passing. Boxxer, who promoted her, posted: "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time." Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions wrote: "Everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "All of our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Georgia." England Boxing said: "We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor. "A gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community, she won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds & European Championships. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones." Not only was she a talented boxer, O'Connor also a three-time national taekwondo champion and undefeated kickboxer. Away from sports, she played guitar and enjoyed singing and became an inspiration after documenting her horror cancer fight. 5 O'Connor had a 3-0 pro record Credit: PA 5 She first revealed her cancer news in January Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1 5 Promoter Ben Shalom with O'Connor Credit: Instagram / georgiaoconnor_1
