Boxing champion Paul Bamba has died at age 35, his family and manager Ne-Yo announced in a statement on Friday, Dec. 27.

The passing of Puerto Rican professional boxer Paul Bamba at the age of 35 was announced by his family and manager, Ne-Yo, on Friday. Learn more here.

Boxer Paul Bamba died this week, just days after winning a WBA Cruiserweight title, his manager Ne-Yo said Friday. He was 35. The cause of death was not revealed. The boxer won the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title on Dec. 21 by forcing former super middleweight title contender Rogelio Medina Luna to retire on his stool after six rounds.

Professional boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35. Bamba was managed by singer Ne-Yo, who confirmed his death via a joint statement with the athlete's family on Friday, December 27. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son,

Ne-Yo said he's "heartbroken" by the death of Paul Bamba—a professional boxer he manages—at age 35: "He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness."

Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba, 35, passed away on Friday evening less than a week after breaking Mike Tyson's 38-year-old record.

Freshly crowned Puerto Rican fighter Paul Bamba has died aged 35, only days after he became the cruiserweight world champion.

A champion boxer has died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday,

A shadow of sadness looms over the boxing world. Paul Bamba, the undefeated cruiserweight champion, has passed away suddenly and inexplicably. His bright future was cut short at 35, leaving fans and colleagues in shock.

On December 21, 2024, boxer Paul Bamba stepped into the ring to fight Rogelio Medina for the WBA Gold cruiserweight. During his time in the spotlight, Bamba offered an impressive record that came with 19 wins and 18 knockouts.