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Boxing World Mourns Georgia O’Connor, Dead at 25 After Cancer Battle

The rising British boxing star passed away just two weeks after marrying her partner, Adriano Cardinali, following a public fight against a rare, incurable cancer.

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Overview

  • Georgia O’Connor, a decorated amateur and undefeated professional boxer, has died at the age of 25 after battling a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosed in October 2024.
  • She married her longtime partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, 2025, just two weeks before her passing, in what she called the happiest day of her life.
  • O’Connor’s professional career, launched in 2021, included an unbeaten 3-0 record, with her final fight taking place in October 2022.
  • Her amateur achievements included gold at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games and medals at the Youth World and European Championships, marking her as a standout talent.
  • Tributes from the boxing community, including Boxxer, England Boxing, and Queensberry Promotions, have honored her as a courageous and inspiring figure both in and out of the ring.