Georgia O’Connor dies at 25 just weeks after marrying amid terminal cancer battle.
Stellar Career of the Late British Boxer
Georgia O’Connor shone as an amateur, claiming gold at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games and a silver medal at the 2017 World Youth Championships. She followed that with a bronze at the same event in 2018, cementing her reputation as a rising star in British boxing.
England Boxing honored her legacy in a tribute shared on X (formerly Twitter): “We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O’Connor, a gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community.”
The British boxer turned professional in 2021, compiling an unbeaten 3-0 record before her illness. Her final fight took place in October 2022 on the undercard of Savannah Marshall’s high-profile match against Claressa Shields at London’s O2 Arena.
Tributes Pour In for Georgia O’Connor
Queensberry Promotions expressed their condolences, posting: “Everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia O’Connor. All of our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Georgia.”
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The British boxer also fought in her hometown of Newcastle, drawing strong local support. Her undefeated streak and promising talent made her one of the UK’s most inspiring young female fighters before her life was tragically cut short.
