Mike Tyson has held the record for the most amount of fights in a calendar year with 13 since 1986. However, the record has now been broken by the late Paul Bamba.

Paul Bamba, who tragically died at the age of 35, broke a record held by Mike Tyson after fighting 14 times in 2022

On Dec. 21, Bamba knocked out Rogelio Medina in New Jersey for his 14th consecutive stoppage win in the span of 12 months. In the process, Bamba broke Mike Tyson's record for most professional fights in a one-year span.

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

Mike Tyson holds the record as the youngest world heavyweight champion in history. Tyson set the record way back in November 1986 when he knocked out Trevor Berbick inside two rounds to win the WBC heavyweight title at the age of just 20 years and 145 days.

On December 21, 2024, boxer Paul Bamba stepped into the ring to fight Rogelio Medina for the WBA Gold cruiserweight. During his time in the spotlight, Bamba offered an impressive record that came with 19 wins and 18 knockouts.

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.

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. Bamba was managed by American singer Ne-Yo,

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.