Posted on 12/29/2024 6:30:12 AM PST by george76
Professional boxer Paul Bamba has unexpectedly died at 35-years-old just days after being crowned WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion..
On Friday, R&B singer and songwriter Ne-Yo issued a joint statement with Bamba’s family announcing the passing.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched countless lives,” the statement posted on Instagram read. “He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness. But more than anything, he was a tremendous individual that inspired many with his exceptional drive and determination. We are heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privacy and understanding during this difficult time as we collectively navigate our grief.”
A cause of death has not been revealed.
Bamba had broken Mike Tyson’s record after winning the WBA Gold Cruiserweight championship to win 14 fights – all knockouts – in a single year just six days before his passing.
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Bamba had reportedly a 19-3 record with 18 knockouts, 14 of which came in 2024.
Never heard of him but looking at photos of him, something was going on. He went from healthy to a sunken face and dead eyes.
Was if from the jabs or from THE JAB?
Micro/nano-plastics! The new big thing.
Would like to find out how many blows to the head this guy endured. Tysons fights were generally very short. If this guy had long fights he might have had many blows to the head. Maybe he died of painkiller overdose.
Another article stated that he grew up in foster homes and joined the service at age 17. After a tour (in Iraq?), dx’d with PTSD. Was homeless twice. Got into boxing. Rough life.
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