An American boxer, who challenged for the World Boxing Council
women's featherweight title in June, died Saturday morning after
being hit by a motorist in Texas.

Hannah Rapp, 26, was on her bicycle when she was struck by the
vehicle. Investigators have reportedly arrested a 31-year-old man
identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death.

What police say about Hannah Rapp’s death and the manslaughter
charge

According to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, the incident
occurred on Saturday, July 18, in the morning when Rapp was riding
along a highway. Authorities allege that a vehicle passed her
before suddenly stopping, reversing and striking her. She was
transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Brazos deputies said they charged Medina with manslaughter. Under
Texas law, manslaughter is defined as recklessly causing another
person’s death. The sheriff's office has not provided additional
details, stating that the case is under active investigation.

“The loss of Hannah Rapp leaves us heartbroken,” WBC president
Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement (via ESPN). “She was an exceptional boxer, but above
all, an invaluable member of our boxing family.â€

A native of Yorktown, Indiana, Rapp started as a track athlete at
Purdue before transitioning to boxing. She turned pro in 2024 while
maintaining a job as a fire and life safety inspector at Texas
A&M.

Rapp had registered eight victories and drawn once during her nine
pro career bouts before she challenged Tiara Brown of Fort Myers,
Florida, for the latter's world title belt. She lost that bout, but
Brown later called Rapp “the best dance partner I have ever faced
as a pro.”

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Hannah Rapp has passed away after being
struck by a car on Saturday morning in Texas. She was 26 years
old.

A former collegiate runner, the rising boxer recently challenged
Tiara Brown for the WBC women’s featherweight title in June.
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— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine)
July 19, 2026

Paramount+ poked fun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final by comparing
it to one of the most lackluster title fights in the history of the

Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Finalists Spain and Argentina were scoreless through regulation in
the 2026 FIFA World Cup final before the European champions secured
a 1-0 victory in extra time. Spain controlled much of the
possession, while Argentina remained on the back foot, barely
threatening offensively. Paramount has now compared the fixture to
the UFC
274 strawweight title rematch between Rose
Namajunas and Carla
Esparza.

UFC on Paramount+ compared Spain vs. Argentina to the infamous
UFC 274 title fight between Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza

Many felt the FIFA World Cup final wasn't an enjoyable game and
Paramount+ has drawn a comparison to its MMA equivalent. Alongside
a promotional image for the Namajunas-Esparza rematch, the UFC on
Paramount+ account posted on X:

“This World Cup final so far.”

Namajunas vs. Esparza 2 is remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Both fighters had low striking volume, remaining extremely cautious
throughout the 25-minute bout, which Esparza ultimately won via
split decision. The slow pace of the bout is what Paramount's X
post is seemingly comparing to Spain vs. Argentina.

This World Cup final so far: pic.twitter.com/F0Go0lrwnM

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount)
July 19, 2026

Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria was having the time of his life with his young son after Spain's World Cup win.

Just weeks ago, Ilia Topuria suffered the first setback of his otherwise stellar fighting career when he lost the undisputed UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at the White House. Despite being just weeks removed from suffering the jaws of defeat, Topuria is in good spirits after his native Spain pulled off a monumental football win.

The Spain Men's National Team captured its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating reigning champion Argentina on Sunday in New Jersey. Spain capped off an unblemished run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding Lionel Messi and Argentina scoreless in the Final.

Topuria, who has developed a close friendship with Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos in recent years, is one of the biggest stars in Spain. Despite losing the UFC lightweight title, Topuria is still beloved in Spain and could play a key role in bringing the Octagon to the nation for the first time.

As Spain hoisted the trophy at MetLife Stadium, Topuria shared an unforgettable moment celebrating with his son and thousands of fans.

WATCH: Ilia Topuria celebrates in the streets of Spain after FIFA World Cup win

Watch Topuria celebrate with thousands of Spanish football fans below.

As seen in the video above, Topuria was wearing sunglasses at night, potentially to prevent further damage to his eyes after suffering two broken orbital bones against Gaethje. The former UFC lightweight titleholder could potentially return to the Octagon later this year, possibly against longtime rival Paddy Pimblett.

In the meantime, Topuria is enjoying some well-earned time off as he plots his return to the Octagon. After Spain's big win, the sting from Topuria's most recent fight might hurt a little less.

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