Professional boxer Georgia O’Connor has tragically died aged 25.
After hearing the heartbreaking news of the young athlete’s passing, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute.
One person says: “What a terrible thing it is, specifically to such a young lady and a great future. Rip.”
Another user writes: “Such sad news. She inspired so many people.”
“She inspired many with her passion, determination, and courage both in and out of the ring,” someone else pens.
O’Connor was a junior-level decorated amateur boxer, winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017.
The 25-year-old signed on with promoter Ben Shalom’s Boxxer once she turned professional and remained undefeated in three fights.
Boxxer shared after the news of her passing was made public: “We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor. A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous, and determined young woman far too soon.
“Georgia was loved, respected, and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.”
For two years, O’Connor from Durham, U.K., had been suffering from ‘unbearable’ cramps, bowel problems, and was having to use the toilet between 15 and 20 times a day.
This also affected her professional boxing as she felt constantly tired and weak while competing.
O’Connor was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis—a chronic inflammatory bowel disease and a chronic liver disease, as per the Mayo Clinic.
In January, the athlete announced she had been diagnosed with a ‘rare and aggressive’ form of cancer in October 2024 that was deemed ‘incurable’ by doctors.
The boxer wrote on Instagram: “For 17 weeks since the start of October, I’ve been in constant pain.
“I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is, and they do too. They always did.”
The athlete stated that ‘not one doctor’ took her seriously, claiming the hospital failed to run tests or investigate her pain. By the time she was diagnosed, the cancer had spread, and she also had blood clots in her lungs.
O’Connor chose to spread her journey with the disease publicly, she also told fans she’d suffered a miscarriage just before her diagnosis.
Heartbreakingly, weeks before she passed, O’Connor revealed she’d married her longtime boyfriend Adriano Cardinali on May 9.
As she put it in the caption, “I married the love of my life.”
In a previous post, she wrote about Cardinali’s support: “From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn’t hesitate.
“He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me.”
The official England Boxing page paid tribute to O’Connor on X (formerly known as Twitter): “We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O’Connor.
“A gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community, she won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds & European Championships.
“Our thoughts are with her loved ones.”
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DATING & RELATIONSHIPS
Man Gives Wife The ‘Kiss Of Death’ Before Exposing Her ‘Affair’ At His Own Birthday Party
A man gave his wife the ‘kiss of death’ before exposing her alleged affair at his own birthday party.
At his 40th birthday celebration, a man named Nick turned what was supposed to be a joyful occasion into a shocking public confrontation, accusing his wife, Samantha, of infidelity.
The dramatic moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, drawing millions of views and sparking intense online debate.
Nick, reportedly a New York firefighter, took center stage during the party to give what seemed to be a heartfelt speech.
The atmosphere suggested a romantic gesture, especially when he asked Samantha to remove her engagement ring, seemingly hinting at a replacement.
But instead of offering an upgraded ring, Nick abruptly changed his tone.
Nick stunned the crowd by dramatically accusing his wife of cheating, saying: “I f***ing know everything. That’s right, b****. I know everything.”
His speech quickly turned into a profanity-laced outburst.
Guests were left confused and horrified as Nick continued the tirade, claiming he had seen explicit images involving Samantha and another man.
He further alleged that she had used emergency contraception during the affair, calling her ‘filthy.’
In a symbolic move reminiscent of mafia lore, he gave her a ‘kiss of death’ after taking her ring, signaling betrayal.
The ‘kiss of death’ is a Mafia gesture signifying that someone has been marked for execution, often due to betrayal.
Its origins are unclear but may stem from Sicilian traditions or the biblical kiss of Judas, and it remains a popular motif in literature and film.
Throughout the confrontation, Samantha appeared shocked and speechless.
As Nick continued, he shouted: “I hate you. I’ve never hated anyone in my life, but I hate you for what you did to me, for the betrayal…”
He also declared: “You know exactly what I’m talking about, you know exactly who it was,” before guests began stepping in to de-escalate the situation.
Off-camera, some could be heard questioning whether he was certain about the allegations.
The footage was shared by the TikTok account Cancel This Pod and has since garnered millions of views.
After the video spread online, a family friend confirmed the couple’s identities, prompting varying reports about their relationship status.
According to the New York Post, they are reportedly still living under the same roof but are no longer together.
“Not happening,” a source said. “He’s got too much respect for himself to do that.”
Meanwhile, MailOnline reported a different version, stating that the couple might be trying to reconcile.
Samantha told the outlet: “I don’t know what videos you’ve seen but there’s a lot of misinformation out there.”
The couple, who married in a lavish 2021 ceremony, had appeared happy until this explosive reveal.
The video has since divided public opinion, with some sympathizing with Nick’s outrage, while others have criticized the public nature of his actions, arguing that airing private matters in such a way only worsens the hurt.
@cancelthispod New Jersey Firefighter exposes cheating wife at birthday party #NJ #firefighter #cheating ♬ original sound – CANCEL THIS PODCAST
