Francis Ngannou mourns death of 15-month-old son Kobe in heartbreaking Instagram post

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Francis Ngannou, who is a renowned heavyweight boxer and ex-UFC champion, recently shared a devastating Instagram message, expressing his grief over his beloved son Kobe's death.

On Monday, news from Cameroon indicated that Ngannou's son, who was only 15 months old, had sadly passed away. The fighter confirmed this devastating news and expressed his grief through a statement. "It's heartbreaking to lose him at such a young age. My son, my companion, my buddy Kobe was always full of energy and happiness. But now, he's no longer with us."

It is not clear what happened in the events leading to Kobe's death.

In the past, Ngannou posted on social media (on a specific date) with the following message: "Why do we strive for something, only for it to hurt us the most in the end? Life can be unjust and unforgiving. It seems like we always lose what we want the most. I am beyond exhausted of it all."

Conor McGregor, who is part of the fighting community, expressed his sympathy and offered condolences to Francis for the loss he has suffered. McGregor wrote that he is sorry to hear about Francis' loss and that he prays for Francis and his family during this difficult time.

Eric Nicksick, the coach of Ngannou, expressed his emotions in a blog post saying that the recent few days have been difficult for them. The Ngannou family is going through a tough time and he asks everyone to keep them in their thoughts. He also adds that this is a reminder that life is unpredictable and precious, so it's important to tell your loved ones that you care more often. We should treasure each moment because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Ngannou's life is an encouraging tale of overcoming adversity, as he faced a challenging upbringing and had to earn a living by working in a sand quarry at the young age of 10, all to provide for his family.

After relocating to Paris, he delved into the world of mixed martial arts. In no time, his efforts started bearing fruit as he emerged victorious in several competitions, prompting the UFC to offer him a contract with attractive terms.

Following his defeat to Stipe Miocic during his maiden title fight in 2018, Ngannou bounced back in impressive fashion by securing a string of knockout wins, which earned him the reputation as a dominant heavyweight champion.

In 2022, he departed from UFC and transitioned to the sport of boxing. Recently, he showcased an incredible performance against Tyson Fury, almost winning against the experienced world champion.

But in March, Ngannou suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, which made him contemplate his future in the sport. He vowed to take some time to reflect and weigh his options, including potentially moving into mixed martial arts. Despite this setback, he remained committed to continuing his boxing career, making it clear that he was far from done.