The international boxing group has been shocked by the information that freshly topped fighter Paul Bamba has died aged 35, solely days after he turned the cruiserweight world champion.
The Sun newspaper studies that there was no reason behind loss of life but introduced 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 12 months 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 is 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.
“But greater than something he was an amazing person that impressed many along with his distinctive drive and willpower.
“We are heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privacy and understanding during this difficult 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 known as off attributable to a weight disagreement.
The boxing group has begun to share their shock on the information. @Boxwerk wrote on Instagram:
“Bamba had a remarkable year, culminating in his record-breaking performance where he surpassed Mike Tyson’s long-standing record with an astonishing 14 knockouts in 2024. His prowess in the ring and his relentless drive earned him the respect and admiration of the boxing community worldwide.”