{"id":813834,"date":"2026-07-20T08:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/813834\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:58:11","slug":"us-boxer-hannah-rapp-killed-by-driver-while-cycling-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/813834\/","title":{"rendered":"US Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed by Driver While Cycling in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Suspect charged with manslaughter after driving past, stopping, and then reversing into Indianan 26-year-old boxing ace.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to this articleListen<img alt=\"Hannah Rapp\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2001.jpg-e1784536928857.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1310\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2001.jpg-e1784536928857.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo:  Harry Aaron\/Most Valuable Promotions)<\/p>\n<p>Updated July 20, 2026 02:42AM<\/p>\n<p>U.S. boxing star Hannah Rapp was killed while cycling in Texas on Saturday after a driver hit her with his car.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrazosCountySheriff\/posts\/pfbid02PQXi9RZTuH3RpDnDH8vea4kbcNaXPYJdawqtG7ZxZzpEUVnUkZPg5s49cDKuxy8Rl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brazos County sheriff\u2019s office reported<\/a> that the 26-year-old was struck after a driver passed her, came to an abrupt halt, and then reversed into her.<\/p>\n<p>Rapp was pronounced dead after emergency responders rushed her to the local hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Charles Medina has been arrested in connection with Rapp\u2019s death and charged with manslaughter. The 31-year-old could face up to 20 years in prison under Texas law if convicted.<\/p>\n<p>Rapp was a leading featherweight athlete.<\/p>\n<p>She claimed eight victories in her first nine pro bouts and challenged for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women\u2019s featherweight championship in June. Rapp lost to Tiara Brown in the fight for the world title belt.<\/p>\n<p>The Indianan turned pro in 2024 while holding down a full-time job as a fire and life safety inspector.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes to Rapp flooded in from across the pro boxing community this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe loss of Hannah Rapp leaves us heartbroken,\u201d said WBC president Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n said in an official statement. \u201cShe was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/jul\/19\/boxer-hannah-rapp-dies-struck-by-car\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> reported Sunday that Medina\u2019s bond amount has not yet been set. He remains in custody.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MVP is honored to have been a small part of Hannah\u2019s journey. <\/p>\n<p>A beautiful person and a brilliant boxer is how she will be remembers by all of us at MVP. Went to war and smiled right after. <\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts are with Hannah\u2019s family, friends, teammates, coaches, and loved ones\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DHurCXHmW4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/DHurCXHmW4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MVP &#8211; Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MostVpromotions\/status\/2078853122441822585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Suspect charged with manslaughter after driving past, stopping, and then reversing into Indianan 26-year-old boxing ace. 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