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23-05-2025
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British boxer Georgia O'Connor dies at 25, days after getting married: reports
Just days after being married, British Boxer Georgia O'Connor has died from a bout of rare aggressive cancer, according to multiple reports. She was 25. "We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor,' England Boxing wrote on X. '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.' In January, the decorated boxer publicly revealed she suffered from colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, separate diseases that "dramatically increase the chances" of cancer. In a Feb. 3 Instagram post, O'Connor revealed the diagnosis and praised her partner Adriano Cardinali. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate," O'Connor wrote. "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." "Adriano, you are my superhero," the post continues. "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." USA TODAY has reached out to O'Connor's loved ones. O'Connor's early death sparked tributes across the global boxing community. The World Boxing Association (WBA) expressed condolences for what it called "a gifted British boxer whose dedication and fighting spirit left an indelible mark on the sport." "O'Connor, who rose to prominence with a standout performance at the Commonwealth Youth Games, showcased extraordinary talent every time she stepped between the ropes," WBA wrote. BOXXER, a British professional boxing promotional company based in Manchester, England, wrote social media its employees were heartbroken at the loss. "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 posted on X. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends." "It's hard to make sense of this," BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom posted on X, calling O'Connor an inspirational human. 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." Sky Sports wrote on X, 'The thoughts of everyone at Sky Sports Boxing are with Joe Gallagher and Georgia O'Connor.' Gallagher, a British's former amateur boxer turned boxing coach, was being treated for stage 4 bowl and liver cancer, The Guardian reported. His most recent social media posts took place last week. Remembering our friend Georgia O'Connor and her fearless fighting spirit. Rest in peace, Geo 🤍🕊️ — BOXXER (@boxxer) May 22, 2025 O'Connor married Cardinali on May 9, according post on her Instagram page, showing a pair of hands with wedding bands. 'The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor wrote in the caption, which appears be her last on the social media platform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Georgia Cardinali (@georgiaoconnor_1) Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Georgia O'Connor, 'gifted British boxer,' dies of cancer at 25
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
British boxer Georgia O'Connor dies at 25, days after getting married: reports
British boxer Georgia O'Connor dies at 25, days after getting married: reports Show Caption Hide Caption Professional boxer O'Connor passes away at 25 Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has passed away at the age of 25 following a battle with cancer. unbranded - Sport Just days after being married, British Boxer Georgia O'Connor has died from a bout of rare aggressive cancer, according to multiple reports. She was 25. "We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor,' England Boxing wrote on X. '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.' In January, the decorated boxer publicly revealed she suffered from colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, separate diseases that "dramatically increase the chances" of cancer. In a Feb. 3 Instagram post, O'Connor revealed the diagnosis and praised her partner Adriano Cardinali. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate," O'Connor wrote. "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." "Adriano, you are my superhero," the post continues. "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." USA TODAY has reached out to O'Connor's loved ones. Tributes pour in for Georgia O'Connor O'Connor's early death sparked tributes across the global boxing community. The World Boxing Association (WBA) expressed condolences for what it called "a gifted British boxer whose dedication and fighting spirit left an indelible mark on the sport." "O'Connor, who rose to prominence with a standout performance at the Commonwealth Youth Games, showcased extraordinary talent every time she stepped between the ropes," WBA wrote. BOXXER, a British professional boxing promotional company based in Manchester, England, wrote social media its employees were heartbroken at the loss. "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 posted on X. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends." "It's hard to make sense of this," BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom posted on X, calling O'Connor an inspirational human. 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." Sky Sports wrote on X, 'The thoughts of everyone at Sky Sports Boxing are with Joe Gallagher and Georgia O'Connor.' Gallagher, a British's former amateur boxer turned boxing coach, was being treated for stage 4 bowl and liver cancer, The Guardian reported. His most recent social media posts took place last week. Remembering our friend Georgia O'Connor and her fearless fighting spirit. Rest in peace, Geo 🤍🕊️ — BOXXER (@boxxer) May 22, 2025 Was Georgia O'Connor married? O'Connor married Cardinali on May 9, according post on her Instagram page, showing a pair of hands with wedding bands. 'The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor wrote in the caption, which appears be her last on the social media platform. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Durham boxer O'Connor dies aged 25
Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died aged 25. The Durham native announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with cancer after previously battling ulcerative colitis. O'Connor was a decorated amateur boxer at junior level, winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017. O'Connor signed with promoter Ben Shalom's Boxxer when she turned professional and was undefeated in three fights. "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," Boxxer said. "Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time." Two weeks ago, O'Connor posted on her social media that she had married her boyfriend and changed her last name to Cardinali. Tributes have poured in for her, including from fighters Claressa Shields, Jack Catterall, Jake Paul, Molly McCann and Francesca Hennessy. World champion Ellie Scotney was a long-time friend of O'Connor and said "she was the most beautiful human" she ever met. "I was so blessed with not just a friend for 10 years, but a sister for life," Scotney said. "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." England Boxing, highlighting her achievements, said: "A gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community, she won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds and European Championships." "It's hard to comprehend how cruel life can be, just 25 years old, she had so much ahead of her, but I know our boxing community will honour her memory," said 5 Live commentator and retired boxer Stacey Copeland. "We'll never forget you, we'll always be proud of you, and you'll continue to inspire us all from above." Boxing schedule and results 2025 Watch every Born to Brawl episode Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Boxer Georgia O'Connor dead at 25 just two weeks after wedding
Boxer Georgia O'Connor died at the age of 25 after a long battle with cancer, according to reports. The British fighter was diagnosed with what doctors claimed was a 'rare and aggressive' and 'incurable' form of cancer in October 2024. O'Connor's tragic death comes less than two weeks after she married her partner, Adriano. 3 Georgia O'Connor looks on ahead of the Super Welterweight against Joyce Van Ee on the Shields vs Marshall Boxxer fight night on Oct. 15, 2022. Getty Images She shared the special day on Instagram in a picture of both her and her husband's hands entangled, showing off their rings. ''09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor wrote in the caption for what would be her final post on the social media platform. O'Connor, from Country Durham, had a sparkling amateur career where she won gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017. She also earned a silver medal at the 2017 World Youth Championships, before claiming a bronze in the same tournament in 2018. 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor,' England boxing wrote on X. '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.' O'Connor announced her diagnosis earlier this year after she previously battled ulcerative colitis. In past Instagram posts, she praised Adriano for his love and support throughout her battle with cancer. '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,' she wrote in a Feb. 3 post. '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. 3 Georgia O'Connor and her husband Adriano. Instagram @georgiaoconnor_1 '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.' 3 Georgia O'Connor (R) punches Joyce Van Ee (L) during the Super Welterweight fight on Oct. 15, 2022 in London. Getty Images O'Connor turned professional in 2021 and went undefeated across three fights prior to her cancer diagnosis. Her last fight was on the undercard of former world champion Savannah Marshall's match with Claressa Shields in October 2022. Promotor Ben Shalom's Boxxer, which the middleweight contender signed with once she turned pro, also released a statement. '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,' Boxxer said. 'Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.'
ITV News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Tributes paid to Durham boxer Georgia O'Connor after death aged 25
Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has died aged 25. Earlier this year she announced she had been diagnosed with cancer after previously battling ulcerative colitis. O'Connor was an up and coming star in the sport, winning gold in the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017. She had made an impressive star to her professional career winning all three of her fights, including beating Erica Alvarez in front of a home crowd of 11,000 at Newcastle's Utilita Arena. She got married to her husband Adriano earlier this month changing her second name to Cardinali. She was represented by the Boxxer promotional company who paid tribute to her in a statement on social media It said: "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." England Boxing also paid tribute to her career: "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."
