Hannah Rapp
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Hannah Rapp was an American professional boxer who competed in the featherweight division and challenged for the WBC title.
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Hannah Rapp was born in Indiana and became a promising professional boxer with an undefeated record of 8-0-1 before her final fight. She attended Purdue University where she ran track before relocating to College Station, Texas. There she pursued her boxing career while working as a full-time fire and life safety inspector at Texas A&M University.
In June 2026, Rapp fought for the World Boxing Council featherweight title against champion Tiara Brown in Orlando, Florida. Though she lost the bout by unanimous decision, she earned respect from her opponent, who later paid tribute to Rapp following her death, calling her the best dance partner she had ever faced as a professional.
Rapp died on July 18, 2026, at age 26, after being struck by a vehicle while cycling on FM 159 in Brazos County, Texas. The driver, 31-year-old Charles Medina, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after allegedly reversing into her. Her death was noted in Wikipedia's list of notable deaths in 2026.
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