Overview

• Georgia O’Connor, a 25-year-old British boxer, passed away following a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosed in late 2024.
• O’Connor publicly criticized doctors for dismissing her symptoms for 17 weeks, claiming delayed diagnosis worsened her condition.
• A decorated amateur, she won gold at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games and maintained a 3-0 professional record after debuting in 2021.
• She married her partner, Adriano Cardinali, on May 9, 2025, who had quit his job to support her through her illness.
• Tributes from England Boxing, BOXXER, and the global boxing community celebrated her courage, talent, and impact inside and outside the ring.