Georgia O'Connor

Georgia O'Connor was a promising professional boxer from Durham, England, who tragically passed away at the age of 25. A talented athlete, she achieved significant success in amateur boxing, including winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017. After transitioning to professional boxing, she signed with promoter Ben Shalom's Boxxer and maintained an undefeated record in her first three fights. O'Connor faced personal challenges, having been diagnosed with cancer earlier in 2023 after previously battling ulcerative colitis. Her untimely death has drawn heartfelt tributes from the boxing community, highlighting her strength, determination, and the impact she had on her peers.