<p>Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager and family have announced, six days after he claimed the WBA Gold cruiserweight title.</p><p>Bamba was managed by American singer Ne-Yo, who confirmed the boxer's death in a statement. No cause of death was announced.</p><p>"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," he said in a statement.</p>.Man City's poor run has made Guardiola realise how good they were.<p>"He 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."</p><p>Bamba, who had a 19-3 record with 18 knockouts, won all 14 bouts this year by knockout, beating Mexico's Rogelio Medina last weekend in New Jersey to win the WBA Gold Cruiserweight belt.</p><p>"This year I set out with a goal. I did just that," Bamba had written in his last Instagram post. "Wasn't easy there were many obstacles that I adapted to overcame and kept on the path we set regardless of extenuating circumstances." </p>
<p>Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager and family have announced, six days after he claimed the WBA Gold cruiserweight title.</p><p>Bamba was managed by American singer Ne-Yo, who confirmed the boxer's death in a statement. No cause of death was announced.</p><p>"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," he said in a statement.</p>.Man City's poor run has made Guardiola realise how good they were.<p>"He 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."</p><p>Bamba, who had a 19-3 record with 18 knockouts, won all 14 bouts this year by knockout, beating Mexico's Rogelio Medina last weekend in New Jersey to win the WBA Gold Cruiserweight belt.</p><p>"This year I set out with a goal. I did just that," Bamba had written in his last Instagram post. "Wasn't easy there were many obstacles that I adapted to overcame and kept on the path we set regardless of extenuating circumstances." </p>