Former UFC star, Francis Ngannou has emotionally taken to social media to express his grief over the tragic passing of his 15-month-old son. Reports of this heartbreaking news started circulating in his native Cameroon, leaving Ngannou questioning the unfairness of life.
“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!?” Ngannou posted on X. “Why is life so unfair and merciless? Why does life always take what we don’t have? I’m f****** tired.”
Ngannou has also posted a message on Instagram: “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. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.
“I was my best self next to him and now I have no clude (clue) of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most. How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it? Please help me if you have an idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this.”
The cause of death is not yet known, with those close to the boxer respecting his privacy at such a difficult and surreal moment.
Conor McGregor sent his best wishes to his former UFC colleague, posting: “I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.”
The 37-year-old was considering his next steps after losing to Anthony Joshua in his second professional boxing match, but will likely take some much-needed time away from boxing.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh also posted a tribute to Ngannou, as he wrote on X: “My heart goes out to @francis_ngannou for his loss. May his son’s soul rest in peace.” Tyson Fury’s boxing promoter Frank Warren wrote: “Thoughts and prayers are with @francis_ngannou and his family. Terribly sad news.”
