‘Hannah was resilient. She was brave and insightful, always pushing others to do their best. She loved her family so incredibly much, and moving from Indiana to Texas meant distance for her friends and family.
A GoFundMe has also been launched to help her family cover the costs of funeral expenses.
HEARTBREAKING LOSS FOR THE BOXING WORLD..! – U.S. BOXER HANNAH RAPP HAS D-I:ED AT JUST 26 AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN TEXAS.
US boxer Hannah Rapp has died after she was hit by a car while cycling in Texas on Saturday.
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says Rapp, 26, was cycling on a highway when she was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop and then reversed into her.
She received treatment at the scene and was then taken to hospital where she later passed away from her injuries.
The driver, who authorities have named as 31-year-old Charles Medina, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
‘Investigators learned that the driver of the vehicle… had passed two bicyclists traveling along FM 159. After passing the bicyclists, Mr. Medina stopped his vehicle, reversed, and struck one of the cyclists,’ the Sheriff’s Office statement said.
‘Despite lifesaving efforts, she later passed away at the hospital. At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident.’
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American boxer Hannah Rapp has died after being hit by a car while cycling
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Tributes have poured in for Rapp, 26, after the incident in Texas on early Saturday morning
Authorities added that their investigation remains ongoing. The incident happened at around 10am local time on Saturday morning in Texas, a short distance away from her local boxing gym.
Rapp had enjoyed a burgeoning career in the ring and challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight title on June 13, losing to Tiara Brown in Orlando.
Her professional record read eight wins, one draw and one loss.
Jake Paul, her promoter, tweeted: ‘Gone too soon. Condolences to her entire clan. RIP warrior, Hannah Rapp.’
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement: ‘She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family.’
Rapp’s former rival Brown labelled her the ‘best dance partner I have ever faced as a pro’ and revealed how Rapp had asked for her autograph before their bout.
‘It filled my heart because we were getting ready for war, yet she was still asking for my autograph,’ said Brown. ‘We fought a great fight. It was my honor to share the ring with her.’
Rapp, from Indiana, turned professional in 2024 and had competed in athletics before turning her attention to the sweet science.
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Rapp received treatment at the scene before she later passed away in hospital in Texas
During training, she maintained a full-time job as a fire and life safety inspector.
A GoFundMe has also been launched to help her family cover the costs of funeral expenses.
‘A beloved daughter to Angie and James, sister to Tanner and Maggie, a friend to everyone she met, and an inspiring boxing athlete,’ the tribute read.
‘Hannah was resilient. She was brave and insightful, always pushing others to do their best. She loved her family so incredibly much, and moving from Indiana to Texas meant distance for her friends and family.
‘Hannah was an inspiration. Even on her hardest days, she continued to bring love, laughter, and light into the lives of others.’
