American Boxer Hannah Rapp Dies at 26 After Car Strikes Her While Cycling in Texas

American boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after a car struck her while she was cycling in Texas, bbc.co.uk reported. The 26-year-old from Indiana was passed by a vehicle that suddenly stopped and reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff's office. The driver has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Rapp turned professional in 2024 while keeping a full-time job as a fire and life safety inspector. In June she challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in Orlando, losing to Tiara Brown and ending with an 8-1-1 record. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said she was an exceptional boxer but above all an invaluable member of the boxing family.

Brown called Rapp the best dance partner she had faced as a pro and recalled that Rapp asked for her autograph before their fight. "It filled my heart because we were getting ready for war, yet she was still asking for my autograph," Brown said. "We fought a great fight.

Her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions, said Rapp made a lasting impression on everyone who met her and that the organization would honor her memory in the weeks ahead.