Francis Ngannou: Former UFC champion loses 15-month-old son Kobe

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou loses 15-month-old son Kobe after Anthony Joshua knockout.

Francis Ngannou: Former UFC champion loses 15-month-old son Kobe

Tosin Abayomi 07:50 - 30.04.2024

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou loses 15-month-old son Kobe after Anthony Joshua knockout.

The whole MMA community as well as the people of Cameroon are now aware of a horrifying and unexpected catastrophe.

Francis Ngannou, a former well-known heavyweight champion in the UFC, reportedly lost his 18-month-old kid.

Although the specifics of this family tragedy remain undisclosed, Ngannou has personally verified this heartbreaking information.

The Cameroonian expressed his sorrow for the irreversible loss in a somber message on the social media site X (previously Twitter).

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou loses 15-month-old son Kobe after Anthony Joshua knockout.
Joshua and Ngannou show mutual respect for one another |Photo Credit: X:@DAZNBoxing

Ngannou on losing son

He wrote, "What's the purpose of life if what we're fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!?

"Why is life so unfair and merciless?

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou loses 15-month-old son Kobe after Anthony Joshua knockout.
Joshua and Ngannou show mutual respect for one another |Photo Credit: X:@DAZNBoxing

"Why does life always take what we don't have? I'm fucking tired

Conor McGregor, a legendary fighter, also left supportive and condolent remarks under Ngannou's post.

He wrote, "I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time ❤️🙏"

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou loses 15-month-old son Kobe after Anthony Joshua knockout.
Francis Ngannou || X

Additionally, the whole of Cameroon in unanimity supports its grieving champion.

Francis Ngannou is receiving condolences and messages of support from every city and village in the nation, from his birthplace of Batie in the West to Douala, where he was raised.

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