Gone Too Soon: British Boxer Georgia O’Connor Dies at 25, Just Days After Wedding

The sports world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Georgia O’Connor, a 25-year-old British boxer, who died on May 22, 2025, after an eight-month battle with a rare and incurable cancer.

Georgia, known for her fierce talent in the ring and resilience outside it, was diagnosed in October 2024. For 17 weeks prior to her diagnosis, she reportedly battled unexplained symptoms that were initially dismissed by doctors. When the truth finally emerged, it was devastating, but Georgia chose hope.

Even in the face of her diagnosis, Georgia’s spirit remained unshaken. In a heartfelt gesture of love and strength, she married her partner Adriano Cardinali just 13 days before her death, a moment that has now become a poignant memory of her courage and devotion.

Fans, friends, and fellow athletes have flooded social media with tributes, describing her as “a fighter in and out of the ring” and remembering her not just for her athletic prowess, but for the grace with which she carried herself through unimaginable pain.

Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void in British boxing and beyond.

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