The heavyweight boxer and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has opened up on the death of his young son Kobe in a heartbreaking post on Instagram.
Reports on Monday emerging from Cameroon suggested Ngannou’s 18-month-old son had tragically died, and the fighter confirmed the news, writing: “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life.”
The circumstances surrounding Kobe’s passing are unclear.
Ngannou had earlier tweeted on X: “‘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? Why does life always take what we don’t have? I’m f***ing tired.”
Conor McGregor was among in the combat community to send their condolences, writing: “I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.”
His coach, Eric Nicksick, wrote: “It’s been a heavy few days, words can’t express the pain we all feel for the Ngannou family during this time. Please keep Francis and his family in your heart, and may this be a reminder of the fragility of life. Say ‘I love you’ more often, tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.”
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