Rising boxer Hannah Rapp has died at age 26 after an alleged road rage incident in Texas, authorities said.
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office reported that Rapp was riding her bicycle Saturday when Charles Medina allegedly passed her, stopped his vehicle, and intentionally reversed into her.
Medina was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapp was a promising prospect in women's boxing. Originally from Indiana, she ran track at Purdue University before moving to College Station, Texas.
She turned professional in 2024 while working full-time as a fire and life safety inspector at Texas A&M University.
Last month, she faced Tiara Brown for the WBC women's featherweight title, entering the bout with an 8-0-1 record.
Rapp lost by unanimous decision.
Brown paid tribute to Rapp on Instagram, calling her "the best dance partner I have ever faced as a pro."
Brown added, "When she asked for my autograph, it filled my heart because we were getting ready for war ...
We fought a GREAT fight for the fans from the 1st bell to the last! It was my honor to share the ring with her."
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman also expressed grief, stating the boxing community is "heartbroken" by the loss of "an exceptional boxer" and "an invaluable member of our boxing family."
