Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son, Kobe, tragically passed away, as reported by Cameroonian outlet 237online.com and confirmed by Sportsnet's Aaron Bronsteter.
Ngannou initially hinted at his son's death in a poignant post on X, questioning the cruelty of life. Later, he shared a heartbreaking statement, describing Kobe as his "mate, my partner" and expressing his deep pain and confusion over the loss.
The circumstances surrounding Kobe's death remain unclear. Ngannou, 37, recently suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in his second professional boxing match. Despite this setback, he has not disclosed his plans for his future in boxing and MMA.
Ngannou's coach, Eric Nicksick, shared Ngannou's X post and asked fans to keep the fighter and his family in their thoughts. The loss of Kobe has left Ngannou grappling with profound grief and seeking guidance on how to navigate this devastating loss.
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