Georgia O'Connor's heartbreaking final post just days before boxer's death aged 25
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GEORGIA O'CONNOR posted a heartbreaking final Instagram message just over a week before her tragic passing.
The inspirational boxer - who won Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017 - first revealed her cancer news in January.
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Georgia O'Connor with her husband before her sad passing
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She got married before passing
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She was also previously diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) - a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
O'Connor had the boxing community in her corner all the way until she sadly passed away aged 25 from a rare and aggressive cancer.
In her final Instagram post - 10 days before her death - the brave boxer revealed she had married her partner Adriano.
She posted a picture of her ring and wrote: "The day I married the love of my life."
Inspirational O'Connor was filled with well-wishes in the comments as the boxing community rallied behind the Durham hero.
In February, O'Connor paid a beautiful tribute to her "superhero" Adriano.
She posted: "If you have a man who loves you more than anything, who would burn the whole world down before he'd let it take you, hold onto him, because that kind of love is rare.
"From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me.
"Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me…
"Researching day and night, chasing down every option, making sure I have every single chance to beat this.
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"I have never known love like this. A love that doesn't flinch, doesn't break, doesn't even hesitate.
"A love that says 'we do this together, no matter what.' No matter how dark the nights get, no matter how hard the days are, I have him, and he has me.
"Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate.
"I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you.
"You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you.
"Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory.
"We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever."
Tributes poured in for the heroic fighter - who went 3-0 as a professional after debuting in 2021 - following her sad passing.
Boxxer, who promoted her, posted: "We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O'Connor.
"A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.
"Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time."
Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions wrote: "Everyone at Queensberry Promotions are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia O'Connor.
"All of our thoughts are with her friends and family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Georgia."
England Boxing said: "We're deeply saddened by the passing of Georgia O'Connor.
"A gifted boxer and beloved member of the amateur boxing community, she won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Worlds & European Championships.
"Our thoughts are with her loved ones."
Not only was she a talented boxer, O'Connor also a three-time national taekwondo champion and undefeated kickboxer.
Away from sports, she played guitar and enjoyed singing and became an inspiration after documenting her horror cancer fight.
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O'Connor had a 3-0 pro record
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She first revealed her cancer news in January
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