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Paul Bamba<\/strong> had just etched his name into the boxing world. Since 2022, he had steadily risen to prominence and even broke Mike Tyson<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s record for the most boxing wins in one year. As a result, Bamba likely increased his earnings, net worth and overall status as a rising boxing star. But just six days after winning the world championship title, the 35-year-old suddenly died in December 2024. Bamba\u2019s manager, Ne-Yo<\/strong><\/a>, and his family confirmed the news in a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is with profound sorrow that we announced the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched countless lives,\u201d the announcement from Ne-Yo and Bamba\u2019s family read. \u201cHe was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness. But more than anything, he was a tremendous individual that inspired many with his exceptional drive and determination. We are heartbroken by his passing and kindly ask for privacy and understanding during this difficult time as we collectively navigate our grief.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about Bamba and his career here.<\/p>\n Bamba was a cruiserweight and light heavyweight boxer. With 18 wins by a knockout under his belt, the Puerto Rico native was on his way to worldwide fame. In 2022, Bamba opened up about his journey after moving to New York City \u201cto make it in life,\u201d he wrote in a lengthy Instagram<\/a> caption.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I look back and remember I had to sleep by the stove for warmth, hand wash then dry my clothes in the oven (low temps work promise) eat MANY uncomfortable sleeps for dinner \u2014 And when that wasn\u2019t enough, live on the trains of New York City totaling 15 months (6 train & 7 at one point) \u2014 I realize I\u2019m really just built for whatever the f**k is thrown at me, and I set my sights on [sic],\u201d Bamba wrote.<\/p>\n The late fighter added that his childhood dream was to become a boxer.<\/p>\n \u201cI realize I\u2019ve always been the underdog & that\u2019s ok, \u2019cause as long as I bust my ass & hold myself ACCOUNTABLE, eventually it WILL all pan out [sic],\u201d he added. \u201cI say that to say this: NOTHING is perfect and never will be. The time to act is always NOW, wondering what if is way more painful than struggling through the process, YOUR PROCESS. If you have a DREAM, go CHASE it. Embrace your struggle. Bet on yourself and DEFY the odds. If you\u2019re alone like I was through some unbearable things, understand your greatest strengths lie within YOU waiting to surface!\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear where Bamba\u2019s net worth stands. However, boxers tend to make between hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars after winning a world title, especially against well-known fighters. So, it\u2019s likely that Bamba racked up a few hundred thousand dollars after establishing himself as a strong boxer. However, his exact earnings are still unknown.<\/p>\n In 2022, Bamba\u2019s fight against Tommy Fury<\/strong> was called off due to a weight dispute. At the time, fellow boxer Jake Paul<\/strong><\/a> advocated for Bamba and demanded that he receive fair compensation.<\/p>\n One thing I\u2019m never going to do is do business with people who don\u2019t treat fighters well. Pay Paul Bamba. https:\/\/t.co\/wWIiW1Ubcb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 23, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In an exchange over X<\/a>, Bamba and Paul discussed pay disparities in the boxing world. Bamba tweeted to Paul, \u201cThey don\u2019t pay, and they treat fighters very badly. I know you won\u2019t have the money issues with them but others will down the road. You\u2019ll be co-signing them if you do it.\u201d<\/p>\n In response to Bamba, Paul tweeted, \u201cOne thing I\u2019m never going to do is do business with people who don\u2019t treat fighters well. Pay Paul Bamba.\u201d<\/p>\n Bamba\u2019s official cause of death<\/a> has not been publicly disclosed, but as fans grieve his loss, many are speculating about how he died.<\/p>\n Three months before Bamba died, his match in September was canceled at the last minute due to an \u201cunforeseen medical issue,\u201d Rising Star Promotions revealed in a statement on Instagram<\/a>. It\u2019s still unclear what the health issue was and whom RSP was referring to in its announcement.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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