Georgia O'Connor dead at 25: Female British boxer dies just two weeks after she got married
By SAM BROOKES
Female boxer Georgia O'Connor has tragically died at the age of 25 following a battle with cancer.
O'Connor was diagnosed with a 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer in October 2024 that was deemed 'incurable' by doctors.
It was confirmed on Wednesday morning that the talented fighter from County Durham has now passed away.
O'Connor's passing comes just under two weeks after she got married. Posting about her special day on Instagram, O'Connor shared a photo of her wedding ring alongside the caption: '09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life.'
That was her final post on Instagram.
O'Connor shone during a stellar amateur career that saw her win gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017.
Georgia O'Connor (pictured) has died at the age of 25 after a battle with cancer
She has passed away just two weeks after she married 'the love of my life'
O'Connor was diagnosed with a 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer last year
She also claimed a silver medal at the 2017 World Youth Championships, before earning a bronze in the same tournament the following year.
England Boxing paid tribute to O'Connor following the news of her passing, writing on X: '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.'
The middleweight contender turned professional in 2021 and amassed an unbeaten 3-0 record prior to her cancer diagnosis.
She fought on the undercard of former world champion Savannah Marshall back in April 2022 in her home city of Newcastle.
Her final fight came on the undercard of Marshall's huge grudge match with Claressa Shields in October 2022 when she outpointed Joyce Van Ee.
Queensberry Promotions added their own condolences, posting on X: 'Everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia O’Connor.
O'Connor (left) won all three of her professional bouts after starring as an amateur
She fought in her home city of Newcastle twice, and was then on the undercard of Savannah Marshall's grudge match against Claressa Shields at the O2 Arena in October 2022
'All of our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time.
'Rest in peace Georgia.'
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