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American boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas vehicle incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

American boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas vehicle incident

Summary

Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American boxer who recently challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight title, was killed on July 18 after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Texas. The driver, identified as Charles Medina, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly reversing into her after initially passing. Rapp was pronounced dead at a local hospital following the incident. She had turned professional in 2024 and achieved eight victories in her nine bouts, with her most recent fight being in June against Tiara Brown for the world title. The WBC expressed condolences, highlighting her contributions to the boxing community.

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•Hannah Rapp was killed on July 18 in Texas.
•She was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle.
•Charles Medina has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
•Rapp had recently challenged for the WBC women's featherweight title.
•She turned pro in 2024 and had eight victories in nine bouts.

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8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Boxer who fought for WBC women's featherweight title killed in Texas

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An American boxer, who challenged for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight title in June, died Saturday morning after being hit by a motorist in Texas.
— Yahoo Sports

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