American boxer Hannah Rapp died at age 26 after being struck by a reversing vehicle while cycling in Texas.

Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old professional boxer, died on Saturday following a cycling accident in Texas. According to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Rapp was struck by a vehicle that stopped and deliberately reversed into her while she was riding her bike. The driver, 31-year-old Charles Medina, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Rapp, a native of Indiana, turned professional in 2024 while maintaining a full-time job as a fire and life safety inspector. She recently competed in Orlando, where she challenged Tiara Brown for the WBC women’s featherweight championship. Although Rapp lost the fight by unanimous decision, she left with a record of 8-1-1. Following the news of her death, various figures in the boxing community offered tributes. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman described Rapp as an exceptional athlete and an invaluable member of the boxing family. Her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions, noted that she was a gifted athlete who made a lasting impression on everyone she met.

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