Boxer Omar Henry died Friday at the age of 25 after suffering from gall bladder cancer, according to BoxingScene.com.
Omar Henry, originally from Chicago, was scheduled to participate in a fight on Showtime on Nov. 16. However, Henry was feeling well a few days before the fight and decided to see a doctor about it. At this time, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 gall bladder cancer.
Henry, who was 12-0-1, had a promising boxing career ahead of him. He took to Facebook to connect with his fans after he found out the news.
"I got exactly less than 1 month left until my 26th birthday February 8. Hopefully I live to see it. I really have been getting a lot of support with kind words and prayers from all over the world with this battle with cancer. Thank you and I will continue to fight for us!!!!" he wrote on Facebook on January 9.
Earlier this week, he wrote a message saying that he is trying to remain as positive as he can.
"TWhile lm in this current state I am fighting with my family by my side and I will not go down for the count. I am a champion who has chosen to fight not just for myself but for those who's faith is believing in what u cant see, and i will continue tofight!!!!!and fight!!!!!and fight!!!!!till I knock this sickness out. Your love and support mean the most to me, your prayers are prayers not only to me but to others like me."
"My family has continued to be by my side, and its hard for them as well. I want to thank God for unconditional love and unconditional fans. Thanks again Omar Henry."
