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American boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car in Texas

Herz — Sport Desk · 19 July 2026 at 09:18 · 30s summary · 2 min read

The essentials

Hannah Rapp, 26-year-old American professional boxer, died on July 18, 2026, in Texas after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle. According to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office, the driver abruptly reversed into Rapp; the driver was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Rapp had a professional record of 8 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. In June 2026, she competed for the WBC women's featherweight world title in Orlando. The boxing community has paid tribute to her memory.

Hannah Rapp, 26, dies July 18, 2026, in Texas after being struck by car while cycling
Driver arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter
Professional record: 8 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
Competed for WBC women's featherweight world title in June 2026 in Orlando
Turned professional in 2024 while working full-time as fire safety inspector

Hannah Rapp, boxeuse américaine de 26 ans, décède renversée par une voiture au Texas — Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census. 1913-1/1/1972, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

What happened

Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American professional boxer, died on July 18, 2026, in Texas. She was struck by a car while riding her bicycle.

According to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle abruptly stopped and then reversed into Rapp. The driver was arrested and subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter.

From athletics to professional boxing

Originally from Indiana, Rapp pursued athletics before transitioning to boxing. She turned professional in 2024 while maintaining a full-time job as a fire safety inspector.

In June 2026 in Orlando, Rapp competed for the WBC women's featherweight world title against Tiara Brown. She lost the fight, bringing her professional record to 8 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.

Professional wins

Professional loss

Draw

Tributes from boxing world

Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the WBC, described Rapp in a statement as an "exceptional boxer" and an "irreplaceable member of our boxing family."

The best sparring partner I've ever fought as a pro.
— Tiara Brown, professional boxer and former opponent of Rapp

Brown also revealed that Rapp had asked her for an autograph before their fight.

Her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions, paid tribute to her memory in a statement and pledged to honour her "in the coming weeks."

What remains unclear

The outcome of legal proceedings against the driver remains unknown at this stage. Available sources do not detail the exact circumstances that led the driver to reverse into Rapp.

How did Hannah Rapp die?

She was struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Texas on July 18, 2026. According to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office, the driver abruptly stopped and then reversed into her.