Georgia O’Connor passes away

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Tragedy strikes as 25-year-old female British boxer, Georgia O’Connor, a 25-year-old British boxer, passes away.

According to reports, Georgia O’Connor passed away on May 22, 2025, after an eight-month battle with a rare and incurable form of cancer.

Georgia O'Connor

Furthermore reports claim she was diagnosed in October 2024 and had been open about her struggles, revealing that doctors initially dismissed her symptoms for 17 weeks.

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Despite her diagnosis, Georgia remained hopeful and got married to her partner, Adriano Cardinali, just 13 days before her passing.

The boxing community has paid tribute to her strength and resilience, both in and out of the ring.

Fans and fellow athletes have expressed their condolences on social media, mourning the loss of a rising star whose life was cut short by her illness.

 

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