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Paul Bamba’s Cause of Death: How the Late Boxer Died

The passing of Puerto Rican professional boxer Paul Bamba at the age of 35 was announced by his family and manager, Ne-Yo, on Friday. Learn more here.

Puerto Rican professional boxer Paul Bamba passed away this week, his family and manager, R&B singer Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith, confirmed in a joint statement on Friday. “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 posted on Instagram read. He fought his way up the ranks, training at Morris Park Boxing Club in the Bronx, and turned professional in January 2021.

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