Boxer Hannah Rapp Dies After Being Struck by Car While Cycling in Texas Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old boxer who had recently challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship, died Saturday morning following a fatal collision with a vehicle while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. According to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Rapp was traveling along a highway when a car overtook her, then abruptly reversed and struck her. She was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver of the car, identified as Charles Medina, 31, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Medina is currently being held at the Brazos County Detention Center. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman expressing profound grief in a statement. “The loss of Hannah Rapp leaves us heartbroken,” Sulaiman said. “She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family. We join in the grief that overwhelms her loved ones, her team, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and supporting her throughout her brilliant career.” Rapp, originally from Yorktown, Indiana, was a track athlete at Purdue University before transitioning to boxing. She relocated to College Station, Texas, where she began her professional career in 2024 while working full-time as a fire and life safety inspector for Texas A&M University. Her professional journey began with an impressive 8-0-1 record, positioning her as a formidable contender in the women’s featherweight division. In June, she aimed to challenge Tiara Brown for the WBC women’s featherweight title at the MVPW-04 event in Orlando, Florida. Though she put up a spirited performance, she ultimately lost the match by unanimous decision.#purdue_university #wbc #hannah_rapp #charles_medina #brazos_county
