WBA Champion Paul Bamba has passed away at the age of 35

On Friday, news broke of the death of boxer Paul Bamba at the age of 35. The boxer’s agent, Ne-Yo, shared the news on his Instagram.

Details: "With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, friend, and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched countless lives," the message reads.

In 2024, Bamba achieved 14 victories out of 14 possible. After his latest win, he challenged the well-known blogger and boxer Jake Paul.

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Reminder. Paul Bamba had a record of 19-3 following his victory over Rogelio Media Luna last week, which earned him the WBA World Champion title in the cruiserweight division.