Archive · 19 Jul 2026
American Boxer Hannah Rapp Dies in Cycling Crash
Hannah Rapp was a young and talented boxer who had a bright future in the sport.
She was cycling in Texas when she was sadly hit by a car.
The driver of the car, Charles Medina, was arrested for causing the accident.
Hannah had recently fought for the WBC featherweight title but lost her first professional fight.
Many people in the boxing world are very sad about her death and remember her as a special person and a great boxer.
She will be missed by her family, friends, and everyone who knew her.
Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American boxer, died after being hit by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.
Charles Medina, a 31-year-old driver, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident.
The crash occurred on FM 159 at around 10 AM local time, and Rapp died from her injuries after receiving medical treatment.
Rapp was considered one of the brightest young talents in women's boxing, with an unbeaten record of 8 wins and 1 draw in her first nine fights.
Tributes poured in from the boxing world, including from WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and her former opponent Tiara Brown, who praised her as a special person and a great boxer.
- Who
- Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American boxer, and Charles Medina, a 31-year-old driver
- What
- Hannah Rapp died after being hit by a car while cycling, and the driver was arrested for manslaughter
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- The crash happened on FM 159 in Brazos County, Texas
- Why
- The driver, Charles Medina, allegedly drove past two cyclists, stopped, reversed, and hit Rapp
- Victim
- Hannah Rapp
- Age
- 26
- Occupation
- Boxer
- Location of Incident
- Brazos County, Texas
- Date of Incident
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Charges Filed
- Manslaughter
- Suspect
- Charles Medina
- Age of Suspect
- 31
- Professional Record
- 8 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- Title Fight
- WBC featherweight title against Tiara Brown