Cameroon’s heavyweight boxer and former UFC champion, Francis Ngannou, has been thrown into mourning with the loss of his 15-month-old son, Kobe.
The boxer who announced the demise of the infant in a post on X on Monday, he and his family have been hit by the blow following the death of the toddler.
“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,” Ngannou wrote.
“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 clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.”
The fighter’s manager, Marquel Martin, who also confirmed the death of the boy, posted online saying that he along with millions of others will be praying for the Cameroonian.
As the sad news continued to spread, martial arts colleague, Conor McGregor, was among the first to send his condolences to the 37-year-old boxer and former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star.
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time,” the Irishman wrote on X.
Ngannou’s former MMA coach, Eric Nicksick also sent an emotional message too.
“It’s been a heavy few days, words can’t express the pain we all feel for the Ngannou family during this time,” Nicksick said.