Ne-Yo pens heartfelt tribute to Paul Bamba
Ne-Yo mourns death of boxer Paul Bamba
Ne-Yo has penned an emotional note on death of championship boxer Paul Bamba, who died at the age of 35.
The Give Me Everything singer in a statement shared to Instagram and bid farewell to the boxer, whose death was confirmed by his family and manager.
“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 Closer crooner began.
“He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness,” Ne-Yo wrote, adding, “But more than anything, he was a tremendous individual that inspired many with his exceptional drive and determination.”
Just few days before his demise, Bamba won the WBA Gold title on December 21, in New Jersey.
He also signed with Grammy-winning R&B singer shortly before the fight.
“I’m honoured to work with Ne-Yo and I’m grateful for his unwavering confidence in me,” Bamba said in a statement at the time.
“I know he has the ability to open new doors and create opportunities for me to elevate as a fighter. It’s going to be an exciting new chapter.”
