Francis Ngannou suffered a parent’s worst nightmare.
On Monday, Cameroonian news outlet 237 Online reported that Ngannou’s 18-month old son Kobe passed away. While the exact circumstances of the tragedy are still unknown, sources with MMA Fighting confirmed the news. Ngannou has not publicly spoken on the matter, but did post to social media conveying his grief.
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!?
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 29, 2024
Why is life so unfair and merciless?
Why does life always take what we don't have? I'm fucking tired
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— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 29, 2024
Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick and manager Marquel Martin also took to social media to share their condolences with their fighter.
