Tributes have been paid to the British boxer Georgia O’Connor, who has died at the age of 25 after being diagnosed with cancer in January.

O’Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 before turning professional with promoters Boxxer. She won all three of her bouts, having last fought professionally in October 2022.

In February 2023, the County Durham boxer told BBC North East she had been living with ulcerative colitis for two years. Earlier this month, O’Connor posted on social media to announce she had married her partner, Adriano Cardinali.

In a statement, Boxxer said: “We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor. A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.

“Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at Boxxer. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this difficult time.”

England Boxing said it was “deeply saddened” by her death. In its statement, the governing body highlighted O’Connor’s glittering junior career, in which she also won medals at world and European youth championships.

Ben Shalom, the founder and CEO of Boxxer, wrote on X: “My heart goes out to Georgia’s parents and partner, who I know did everything they could tirelessly and are going through so much right now.

“Georgia was an inspirational person and one I’ll never forget. So sorry for her family and all her friends. Truly heartbreaking.”