U.S. boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died Saturday after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. The incident occurred when a vehicle passed Rapp, stopped, and then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff's office. Rapp was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp was a rising figure in women's boxing, having challenged for the WBC women's featherweight title in June. Her professional record included eight wins, one draw, and one loss. Rapp turned professional in 2024 after a career in athletics and maintained a full-time job as a fire and life safety inspector during her boxing training.
Promoter Jake Paul expressed his condolences, tweeting, "Gone too soon. Condolences to her entire clan. RIP warrior, Hannah Rapp." WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman called Rapp an "exceptional boxer" and an "invaluable member of our boxing family." Her former rival, Tiara Brown, described Rapp as the "best dance partner I have ever faced as a pro" and recalled Rapp asking for her autograph before their bout, stating, "We fought a great fight. It was my honor to share the ring with her."