A shadow of sadness looms over the boxing world. Paul Bamba, the undefeated cruiserweight champion, has passed away suddenly and inexplicably. His bright future was cut short at 35, leaving fans and colleagues in shock.

Boxer Paul Bamba, who won the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title a week ago, has died at 35. His death was announced by his family and his manager, singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, in a joint statement issued Friday. No cause of death was released, nor was the date of his passing.

Paul Bamba, a Puerto Rican boxer and recent WBA gold cruiserweight title winner, passed away at 35. His manager, Ne-Yo, announced the news, expressing profound sorrow. Bamba had a stellar year, winning all 14 matches by knockout.

A champion boxer died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday,

Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba, who previously held the WBA Gold title in the cruiserweight division, passed away on Friday, December 27, at the age of 35. The cause of his death has not been disclosed yet.

Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba, 35, passed away on Friday evening less than a week after breaking Mike Tyson's 38-year-old record.

Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba, who won the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world title when he defeated Mexico’s Rogelio Medina on Dec. 21, has died at age 35. Bamba’s manager, Ne-Yo, announced the news in a joint statement with the boxer’s family on Instagram.