Youth gold medallist O’Connor dies aged 25

Georgia O’Connor, a professional boxer, passed away at the age of 25.

After previously battling ulcerative colitis, the Durham native announced earlier this year that she had been diagnosed with cancer.

O’Connor won a gold medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games as a decorated amateur boxer.

O’Connor, who had won three fights before turning professional, signed with Boxxer promoted by Ben Shalom.

“We are devastated by Georgia O’Connor’s passing.” The boxing community has lost a talented, courageous, and determined young woman far too soon, according to Boxxer, a true warrior both inside and out of the ring.

“Georgia’s friends at Boxxer admired, loved, and respected her.” At this difficult time, we are thinking of her loved ones.

O’Connor announced her engagement to her boyfriend on social media two weeks ago, replacing her last name with Cardinali.

Claressa Shields, Jack Catterall, Jake Paul, Molly McCann, and Francesca Hennessy have all paid tribute to her.

Ellie Scotney, the reigning world champion, described O’Connor as the “most beautiful person” she had ever met.

“I had a sister for life for the entire time,” said Scotney, “who was a wonderful person.”

You never let anything dim the light of yours, even when it was on a timer. A heart that will endure forever in many ways, as well as a smile that never ever fades.

She won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds, and European Championships, according to England Boxing, highlighting her accomplishments.

She had a lot of things to do before her, but I know our boxing community will honor her memory, said 5 Live commentator and retired boxer Stacey Copeland. “It’s hard to comprehend how cruel life can be.