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23-05-2025
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Georgia O'Connor, beloved and unbeaten British boxer, dies at 25
On Jan. 31, British boxer Georgia O'Connor revealed on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with cancer. (Owen Humphreys / PA Images via Getty Images) Georgia O'Connor, a British boxer who was unbeaten in her young professional career, has died at age 25. The promotion company BOXXER said in a statement Thursday that it was "heartbroken by the passing" of a fighter it had represented for all three of her professional bouts. Advertisement "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon," the company wrote. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time." No cause of death has been given, but O'Connor had revealed on Jan. 31 on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with cancer. "I'm still smiling and that smile will NEVER fade, no matter what," she wrote. "We've already got an amazing oncologist on my case and we've made sure I'm going to have the best treatment and healing possible. Starting NOW." Read more: Colts owner Jim Irsay, a music lover and philanthropist, dies at 65 Advertisement A GoFundMe page, which O'Connor had said was set up by her parents to help cover her medical bills, described the cancer as "rare and aggressive." "Doctors are calling it 'incurable,'" the fundraiser's description states. "But Georgia does not accept this." O'Connor is survived by her husband Adriano Cardinali, whom she married May 9. Georgia O Connor attends an event at the Royal Albert Hall on March 7 in London. (Jordan Peck / Getty Images) "From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate," O'Connor wrote Feb. 3 on Instagram. "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." Advertisement O'Connor was born Feb 18. 2000, in County Durham, England. Her father introduced her to boxing very soon afterward, she told SkySports in 2021. "My dad put a pair of gloves on me before I could walk," she said. "He always wanted me to be able to look after me. He never wanted me to be a superstar, my family aren't like that. He just wanted me to defend myself because the world isn't a nice place." She added: "I was a three-time national taekwondo champion, undefeated in kickboxing, but my heart has always been with boxing." As a youth boxer, O'Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 and a silver and bronze at the Youth World Championships in 2017 and 2018. She won all three of her professional fights, between October 2021 and October 2022, later revealing she did so while suffering from what was eventually diagnosed as ulcerative colitis. Advertisement "I was going to the toilet between 15 and 20 times per day," O'Connor wrote Feb. 9, 2024, on Instagram. "... I had pain in my joints and unbearable bowel cramps almost every day. I had 3 professional boxing fights during this time, all of which I somehow managed to win without any form of medication or treatment." O'Connor also revealed in February on Instagram that she had suffered a miscarriage within "the last few months." Read more: Sabu, a.k.a. hardcore wrestling pioneer Terry Brunk, dies at 60 England Boxing paid tribute on Thursday to one of its rising stars in a statement . Advertisement "A hugely talented boxer and much-loved member of the boxing community, Georgia inspired many with her achievements in the ring and her spirit outside of it," the sport's governing body in England wrote. "Her dedication, passion, and talent made her a role model for young athletes across the country. Georgia's legacy will live on in the hearts of those she inspired, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her." International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney addresssed her late friend on Instagram. "Being a pure soul and a good person gets thrown around so much, but you my friend are the definition of every word of that and so much more," Scotney wrote. "I still can picture that timid shy but larger than life young girl walking on her tip toes a few steps in front of me, little did I know that very same girl was going to show not just me but the whole world how special life is and mostly how to live by every second. "Even when life was on a timer, you never let anything dim that light of yours. A smile that never ever fades, and a heart that will forever live on in so many ways. There was nothing you couldn't do, the world at your very feet no matter what room you entered. I was so blessed with not just a friend for 10 years, but a sister for life." Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
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Georgia O'Connor, beloved and unbeaten British boxer, dies at 25
Georgia O'Connor, a British boxer who was unbeaten in her young professional career, has died at age 25. The promotion company BOXXER said in a statement Thursday that it was 'heartbroken by the passing' of a fighter it had represented for all three of her professional bouts. 'A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon,' the company wrote. 'Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.' No cause of death has been given, but O'Connor had revealed on Jan. 31 on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with cancer. 'I'm still smiling and that smile will NEVER fade, no matter what,' she wrote. 'We've already got an amazing oncologist on my case and we've made sure I'm going to have the best treatment and healing possible. Starting NOW.' A GoFundMe page, which O'Connor had said was set up by her parents to help cover her medical bills, described the cancer as 'rare and aggressive.' 'Doctors are calling it 'incurable,'' the fundraiser's description states. 'But Georgia does not accept this.' O'Connor is survived by her husband Adriano Cardinali, whom she married May 9. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate,' O'Connor wrote Feb. 3 on Instagram. '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.' O'Connor was born Feb 18. 2000, in County Durham, England. Her father introduced her to boxing very soon afterward, she told SkySports in 2021. 'My dad put a pair of gloves on me before I could walk,' she said. 'He always wanted me to be able to look after me. He never wanted me to be a superstar, my family aren't like that. He just wanted me to defend myself because the world isn't a nice place.' She added: 'I was a three-time national taekwondo champion, undefeated in kickboxing, but my heart has always been with boxing.' As a youth boxer, O'Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 and a silver and bronze at the Youth World Championships in 2017 and 2018. She won all three of her professional fights, between October 2021 and October 2022, later revealing she did so while suffering from what was eventually diagnosed as ulcerative colitis. 'I was going to the toilet between 15 and 20 times per day,' O'Connor wrote Feb. 9, 2024, on Instagram. '... I had pain in my joints and unbearable bowel cramps almost every day. I had 3 professional boxing fights during this time, all of which I somehow managed to win without any form of medication or treatment.' O'Connor also revealed in February on Instagram that she had suffered a miscarriage within 'the last few months.' England Boxing paid tribute on Thursday to one of its rising stars in a statement . 'A hugely talented boxer and much-loved member of the boxing community, Georgia inspired many with her achievements in the ring and her spirit outside of it,' the sport's governing body in England wrote. 'Her dedication, passion, and talent made her a role model for young athletes across the country. Georgia's legacy will live on in the hearts of those she inspired, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.' International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney addresssed her late friend on Instagram. 'Being a pure soul and a good person gets thrown around so much, but you my friend are the definition of every word of that and so much more,' Scotney wrote. 'I still can picture that timid shy but larger than life young girl walking on her tip toes a few steps in front of me, little did I know that very same girl was going to show not just me but the whole world how special life is and mostly how to live by every second. 'Even when life was on a timer, you never let anything dim that light of yours. A smile that never ever fades, and a heart that will forever live on in so many ways. There was nothing you couldn't do, the world at your very feet no matter what room you entered. I was so blessed with not just a friend for 10 years, but a sister for life.'
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23-05-2025
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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
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23-05-2025
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What Happened to Georgia O'Connor? Pro Boxer Passes Away
British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died at the age of 25, with reports of her death emerging on May 22, 2025. O'Connor gained recognition for her achievements in the ring and her openness about personal health struggles. Here is what is known about Georgia O'Connor's death. Georgia O'Connor passes away at 25, claims report British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died at age 25. Her promoter, Boxxer, confirmed her passing and described her as 'a true warrior inside and outside the ring.' (via The Guardian) Advertisement O'Connor received a cancer diagnosis in January 2025 after enduring months of severe pain, which she said medical professionals repeatedly dismissed. In an Instagram post, O'Connor revealed that she had been in pain since October and alleged that doctors ignored her symptoms despite her pre-existing conditions—ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis—which increased her cancer risk. 'Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony,' she wrote. 'Now the cancer has spread.' O'Connor turned professional in 2021 and remained undefeated in her three fights. She won a gold medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, silver at the 2017 Youth World Championships, and bronze at the 2018 Youth World Championships. Before her death, she disclosed publicly that she had suffered a miscarriage earlier in 2025. The boxer married her longtime partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, just two weeks before her death. She had updated her social media to reflect her new surname. Advertisement Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom stated on X: '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.' England Boxing also paid tribute, calling her a 'gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community.' Tributes poured in from the global boxing world, including messages from Claressa Shields, Jack Catterall, Jake Paul, and Ellie Scotney. Scotney, a close friend, wrote: 'Even when life was on a timer, you never let anything dim that light of yours.' The post What Happened to Georgia O'Connor? Pro Boxer Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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23-05-2025
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Boxer Georgia O'Connor Dead at 25 After Miscarriage and Cancer
Originally appeared on E! Online The boxing community is mourning a loss. British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died after a monthslong battle with cancer, boxing promotional company Boxxer shared on May 22. She was 25. 'We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor," the promoter said in a statement obtained by The Guardian. "A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon." The statement continued, "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.' The same day, Boxxer founder and CEO Ben Shalom wrote, '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." He continued of the champion, 'Georgia was an inspirational person and one I'll never forget. So sorry for her family and all her friends. Truly heartbreaking.' More from E! Online OnlyFans' Annie Knight Shares Update From Hospital After Sex With 583 Men in 6 Hours Machine Gun Kelly Shares New Photo With His and Megan Fox's Baby Megan Fox Addresses 'Unplanned' MGK Pregnancy in Return to Instagram O'Connor—who began her winning career at a young age with a gold medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games, a silver at the 2017 Youth World Championships and a bronze at the 2018 Youth World Championships—suffered from ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis—a chronic inflammatory bowel disease and a chronic liver disease—for years before sharing her cancer diagnosis in January. At the time, she said that she knew "something was seriously wrong" despite several doctors dismissing her. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain,' O'Connor wrote on Instagram. '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.' Due to her delayed diagnosis, she said her cancer had spread and she also had blood clots in her lungs. "Not one doctor took me seriously," she continued. "Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. 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." After publicly sharing her cancer battle, O'Connor explained that she had suffered a miscarriage just before her diagnosis. However, she still chose to stay positive. "I've been pregnant with a beautiful baby, suffered a miscarriage, then got diagnosed with 'incurable' cancer," she wrote on Instagram February 18 in honor of her 25th birthday. "But I still feel on top of the world!" One such highlight was her wedding less than two weeks before her passing. O'Connor shared that she had married her longtime boyfriend Adriano Cardinali on May 9, posting photos of the nuptials on Instagram. As she put it in the caption, "I married the love of my life." For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
