A Tragic Loss in the Ranks of Women's Boxing Hannah Rapp, a 26 year old boxer who challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, has died after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas.
The tragic circumstances have sent shockwaves through the boxing community and beyond. Rapp was an exceptional boxer known for her perseverance and determination.
She transitioned to boxing from track athletics at Purdue University and maintained a full time job as a fire and life safety inspector at Texas A&M while pursuing her professional career.