Georgia O’Connor, skilled boxer and early life gold medallist, dies elderly 25

Tributes had been paid to the British boxer Georgia O’Connor, who has died on the age of 25 after being identified with most cancers in January.

O’Connor gained a gold medal on the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 earlier than turning skilled with promoters Boxxer. She gained all 3 of her bouts, having final fought professionally in October 2022.

In February 2023, the County Durham boxer advised BBC North East she were dwelling with ulcerative colitis for 2 years. Earlier this month, O’Connor posted on social media to announce she had married her spouse, Adriano Cardinali.

In a observation, Boxxer stated: “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 stated it used to be “deeply saddened” through her loss of life. In its observation, the governing frame highlighted O’Connor’s glittering junior occupation, by which she additionally gained medals at global and European early life championships.

Ben Shalom, the founder and CEO of Boxxer, wrote 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.

“Georgia was an inspirational person and one I’ll never forget. So sorry for her family and all her friends. Truly heartbreaking.”