The worldwide boxing group has been shocked by the information that freshly topped fighter Paul Bamba has died aged 35, solely days after he grew to become the cruiserweight world champion.
The Sun newspaper reports that there has been no cause of death yet announced for Bamba, who beat Rogelio Medina final weekend to say the title.
With that victory, he broke a file set by Mike Tyson for many boxing wins in a calendar yr through knockout, with 14 such victories.
Bamba, from Puerto Rico, was signed to pop star NE-YO’s administration firm and the artist introduced the unhappy information together with Bamba’s household:
“It’s with profound sorrow that we introduced the passing of beloved son, brother, good friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose gentle and love touched numerous lives.
“He was a fierce but assured competitor with an unrelenting ambition to realize greatness.
“However greater than something he was an incredible person who impressed many along with his distinctive drive and willpower.
“We’re heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privateness and understanding throughout this tough time as we collectively navigate our grief.”
Bamba challenged Jake Paul to a battle following his latest victory, and the YouTuber turned boxer shared his personal tribute on X: “RIP Paul Bamba.”
Bamba had been scheduled to battle Tyson Fury in November 2022 however the bout was known as off because of a weight disagreement.
The boxing group has begun to share their shock on the information. @Boxwerk wrote on Instagram:
“Bamba had a outstanding yr, culminating in his record-breaking efficiency the place he surpassed Mike Tyson’s long-standing file with an astonishing 14 knockouts in 2024. His prowess within the ring and his relentless drive earned him the respect and admiration of the boxing group worldwide.”
