Boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas

Boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas recounts a fatal crash during a bike ride. Authorities said boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, was killed on Saturday in Texas after a motorist struck her while she was cycling, following a June bout for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office said investigators arrested 31-year-old Charles Medina in connection with her death. The sheriff’s office stated Medina passed Rapp and another cyclist, stopped, drove in reverse, and hit Rapp; she was pronounced dead after emergency responders transported her to a hospital. Deputies booked Medina on manslaughter charges, described under Texas law as recklessly causing a death. The case was described as “isolated” and remained under active investigation, and Medina stayed in custody as of Sunday morning, with bond not immediately set. Rapp recorded eight professional wins—five by knockout—and one draw in her first nine bouts, before challenging Tiara Brown for the WBC 126 lb (57.2 kg) title; Brown retained the belt on a unanimous decision. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and Brown both issued tributes.