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Tributes have poured in for MMA star Francis Ngannou following the untimely death of his infant son.
Cameroon heavyweight boxer and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son Kobe has died.
The fighter announced the sad news via a post on X on Monday night: "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.
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"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 posted online saying that he along with "millions of others" will be praying for the Cameroonian while his MMA coach at gym Xtreme Couture, 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,” said Nicksick.
Irish fighter Conor McGregor was among the fighters and fans who sent their messages of 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," McGregor replied on X.
Ngannou's last bout was a heavy defeat by Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. After the fight he dismissed the suggestion of returning permanently to MMA where he made his name.
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