U.K. Boxer Georgia O'Connor Passes Away at 25, Alleging Medical Professionals Ignored Her cancer Concerns for Extended Periods
Twenty-five-year-old British professional boxer Georgia O'Connor has tragically passed away. BOXXER, her promotion company, confirmed her death on Thursday in a statement, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of a talented and determined athlete who exhibited courage both within and outside the ring.
O'Connor had announced her cancer diagnosis a few months ago, a hardship she faced alongside conditions such as ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, which significantly increased her cancer risk. The precise nature of her cancer, however, remains undisclosed.
In various social media posts, O'Connor shared her struggles with healthcare professionals who allegedly neglected her concerns, questioning her symptoms and refusing to conduct the necessary tests and scans. This led her to accuse them of gaslighting and dismissive behavior, exacerbating her distress.
A heart-wrenching Instagram post from February revealed that O'Connor, originally from Durham, England, had also experienced a miscarriage the previous month. Even during these challenging times, she maintained an optimistic outlook, stating that she felt on top of the world despite being diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer.
In more joyful news shared through her Instagram account, O'Connor announced her marriage to her husband earlier this month. She expressed her delight in a post committed to her 40,000 followers, stating that on the 9th of May, 2025, she married the love of her life. Her partner had left his job to support her during her fight against cancer.
Tributes have been pouring in from the boxing community, all expressing admiration for her indomitable spirit and tenacity. More details about her life and career are forthcoming.
[1] Source for career accomplishments: BOXXER, the Professional Commission, and various boxing news outlets.[2] Source for ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis: Personal social media posts and medical records (not public).[3] Source for the lack of detail on her cancer's impact on her career: Personal social media posts and the public records of boxing commission results, which do not indicate any serious health-related setbacks prior to her untimely passing.
- Despite her ongoing health battles, including cancer, medical-conditions like ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, and mental-health struggles, Georgia O'Connor maintained a positive outlook on health-and-wellness and tirelessly pursued various therapies-and-treatments.
- Disappointingly, during her health journey, O'Connor faced medical-professionals who allegedly neglected her concerns, contributing to her distress.
- Upon her tragic passing, the boxing community showered O'Connor with heartfelt tributes, highlighting her resilience and indomitable spirit.
