Paul Bamba, who broke a Mike Tyson record that stood for 38 years, dies six days after 14th fight of 2024

Boxer Paul Bamba has died on the age of 35 simply days after profitable the WBA gold cruiserweight title. Bamba’s supervisor, Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo, introduced the fighter’s demise on social media.

On Dec. 21, Bamba knocked out Rogelio Medina in New Jersey for his 14th consecutive stoppage win within the span of 12 months. Within the course of, Bamba broke Mike Tyson’s report for {most professional} fights in a one-year span.

Lower than one week later, Ne-Yo, whose actual title is Shaffer Chimere Smith, issued an announcement saying that Bamba had died at simply 35 years outdated.

“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, good friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose gentle and love touched numerous lives,” Ne-Yo wrote in an announcement.

“He was a fierce but assured competitor with an unrelenting ambition to attain greatness. However greater than something, he was an amazing person that impressed many together with his distinctive drive and dedication.

“We’re heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privateness and understanding throughout this tough time as we collectively navigate our grief.”

Following his cruiserweight title win over Medina, Bamba was instantly eyeing his subsequent combat. Talking with Bloody Elbow, Bamba known as out Jake Paul, saying he was the influencer-turned-boxer’s quickest shot at an actual title guess.

“Jake talks quite a bit about desirous to be a world champion so my easy message to him is that I’ve one thing that you really want; an actual title,” Bamba stated.

Within the wake of Bamba’s passing, Paul posted on social media, “RIP Paul Bamba.”

Bamba, a Puerto Rican and Marine Corps veteran, fought his method up the boxing ranks after turning professional in January 2021. Bamba’s win over Medina gave him a profession report of 19-3.