Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou said on Monday that his 15-month-old son Kobe had died.
Ngannou, 37, posted a black and white photo with his son on social media and wrote, "Too soon to leave but yet he's gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy."
Fellow athletes were among those expressing their condolences, including UFC fighter Conor McGregor.
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time," wrote McGregor.
After leaving the UFC, the French-Cameroonian fighter switched to professional boxing, losing to Tyson Fury in 2023 and to Anthony Joshua last month in his two heavyweight bouts in Saudi Arabia. Last year, he signed a multi-fight deal with MMA promotion Professional Fighters League (PFL).
The cause of Ngannou's son's death is still unknown.
Reuters.
