A tragic loss
World champion boxer Paul Bamba has died just six days after winning his final fight and becoming the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion.
Bamba, who fought Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey to win the title, was a 22 fight veteran who posted a 14-fight winning run this year.
He was also the first boxer to sign to the new management company of pop star Ne-Yo.
Ne-Yo and Bamba’s family released a joint statement yesterday (December 27) to announce the news.
“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 reads.
“He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an…