Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba dies at 35, six days after last fight
Paul Bamba, a 35-year-old Puerto Rican boxer, passed away shortly after winning the WBA’s secondary 'gold' cruiserweight title. Bamba, who overcame PTSD and homelessness through boxing, had an impressive record, winning all 14 of his 2024 fights by knockout. He was living in Atlanta, working as Ne-Yo’s personal trainer, and remained dedicated to his boxing career.
Paul Bamba, a 35-year-old Puerto Rican boxer, passed away shortly after winning the WBA’s secondary 'gold' cruiserweight title. Bamba, who overcame PTSD and homelessness through boxing, had an impressive record, winning all 14 of his 2024 fights by knockout. He was living in Atlanta, working as Ne-Yo’s personal trainer, and remained dedicated to his boxing career.
