Francis Ngannou, former MMA champion converted into a professional boxer, announced tragic news: Kobe, his son, only 15 months old, died on April 27 in circumstances that have not been specified.
This is the kind of news no parent should have to break. However, former MMA champion Francis Ngannou had to do it. On the night of this Monday to Tuesday, April 20, it is with immense pain that the 37 year old fighter announced the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe, born January 13, 2023. The little angel took his last breath on April 27 in circumstances currently unknown. “Too early to leave but he is no longer there. My little boy, my teammate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now he lies lifeless. I shouted his name over and over again, but he didn’t respond. I was my best self alongside him and now I have no idea who I am. Life is so unfair that it hits us where it hurts the most“, wrote in a heartbreaking message the one who had faced the Frenchman Cyril Gane in the ring.
Collapsed by this disappearance, the cause of which he has not yet specified, Francis Ngannou did not hide his distress in the face of his more than 7 million subscribers on Instagram. “How to deal with such a situation? How can we live with it? Please help me if you have any idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to handle this situation“, he concluded his message.
Francis Ngannou in mourning: he receives many messages of support
Already a few hours before revealing the death of his young son, Francis Ngannou had posted messages which had alerted his fans. “What is the meaning of life if what we fight tooth and nail for (…) is ultimately what hits us the hardest?“, or : “Why is life so unfair and cruel?“, wrote the one whose partner is not known to the general public. While the former UFC champion, converted into a professional boxer since October 2023is probably going through one of the most difficult trials of his life, he has received a lot of support on social networks.
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time“, notably wrote about X Conor McGregor, another big star of the UFC. French actor Philippe Bas, for his part, posted several praying hands emoji in the comments of the terrible announcement made by Francis Ngannou. If no one can understand the pain that the athlete feels today, Everyone feels great sadness at the news of this tragedy.
