The worldwide boxing neighborhood 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 Solar newspaper studies that there was no reason behind dying but introduced for Bamba, who beat Rogelio Medina final weekend to assert the title.
With that victory, he broke a document set by Mike Tyson for many boxing wins in a calendar yr by way of 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 mild 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 amazing 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 troublesome time as we collectively navigate our grief.”
Bamba challenged Jake Paul to a battle following his current 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 referred to as off as a result of a weight disagreement.
The boxing neighborhood has begun to share their shock on the information. @Boxwerk wrote on Instagram:
“Bamba had a exceptional yr, culminating in his record-breaking efficiency the place he surpassed Mike Tyson’s long-standing document 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 neighborhood worldwide.”
