Paul Bamba Courtesy of Paul Bamba/Instagram
Skilled boxer Paul Bamba has died on the age of 35.
Bamba was managed by singer Ne-Yo, who confirmed his demise through a joint assertion with the athlete’s household on Friday, December 27.
“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, good friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose mild and love touched numerous lives,” the assertion read. “He was a fierce but assured competitor with an unrelenting ambition to attain greatness. However greater than something, he was an incredible person who impressed many along with his distinctive drive and willpower.”
The notice concluded, “We’re heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privateness and understanding throughout this tough time as we collectively navigate our grief.”
Ne-Yo, 45, shared the identical assertion on his Instagram Story set to Nipsey Hussle’s “Victory Lap.”
Bamba signed with Ne-Yo’s management company in November. It marked the musician’s first foray into the boxing ring.
“To be fully sincere? Simply perception within the fighter,” the “Miss Impartial” singer advised NBC News final month of the profession transfer. “Realizing locations I might assist him, realizing locations he might assist me, all of it made sense. You miss 100% of the photographs you don’t shoot. So let me see what it’s about, let me give it a attempt.”
Paul Bamba and Ne-yo Courtesy of Paul Bamba/Instagram
Ne-Yo, particularly, was impressed by Bamba’s “drive and dedication to a trigger.”
“You’d be stunned how uncommon that’s these days,” he added on the time. “Like all people desires one thing handed to them. what I imply? All people desires it the short and straightforward approach. And Paul Bamba is just not considered one of them cats.”
Six days earlier than Bamba’s sudden passing — a explanation for demise has not been confirmed — he was topped WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion after a struggle in opposition to Rogelio Medina.
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“This yr I set out with a objective. I did simply that,” Bamba wrote through Instagram on Wednesday, December 25. “Wasn’t straightforward there have been many obstacles that I tailored to overcame and stored on the trail we set no matter extenuating circumstances. 14 fights. 14 knockouts ending with the WBA GOLD cruiserweight world title.”
He gushed, “Blessed to have my household my group and all my supporters alongside the way in which. That being mentioned for those who bought what some may name an ‘outlandish objective,’ GO chase it. Anybody who thinks that isn’t as courageous as you, show folks flawed!”
After the victory, Ne-Yo additionally paid tribute through his Instagram.
“The perfect is but to return. Congrats my man!!” he wrote earlier this week. “Honored to be your supervisor. Let’s maintain going!!!”
