{"id":214,"date":"2024-12-28T13:30:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funsahara.co.uk\/?p=214"},"modified":"2025-12-05T09:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T09:12:27","slug":"wba-cruiserweight-champion-paul-bamba-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funsahara.co.uk\/activity\/finance\/wba-cruiserweight-champion-paul-bamba-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"WBA Cruiserweight champion Paul Bamba dies"},"content":{"rendered":"

WBA Cruiserweight champion Paul Bamba has suddenly died<\/span><\/p>\n

The Puerto Rican won the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title by defeating Mexican Rogelio Medina on 21 December 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 35 year old was signed to Singer Ne-Yo’s management company who confirmed the news in a joint-statement alongside Bamba’s family on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n

The statement read “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”.<\/span><\/p>\n

“He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n

“But more than anything, he was a tremendous individual that inspired many with his exceptional drive and determination.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We are heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privacy and understanding during this difficult time as we collectively navigate our grief.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul Bamba won each of his 14 fights in 2024 by knockout, culminating in his world title win against Medina in New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following that win last week Bamba posted on his Instagram: “This year I set out with a goal. I did just that. Wasn’t easy, there were many obstacles that I adapted to overcome and kept on the path we set regardless of extenuating circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

He added: “If you’ve got what some might call an outlandish goal, go chase it. Anyone who thinks that isn’t as brave as you, prove people wrong.”<\/span><\/p>\n

In all Bamba recorded 19 wins in 22 career bouts and earned 18 of those victories by knockout.<\/span><\/p>\n

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