Francis Ngannou confirms death of infant son Kobe in social media post

Francis Ngannou has confirmed the death of his 15-month-old son Kobe in a social media post.

The boxer and MMA fighter posted on X: “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 clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.”

Ngannou pushed Tyson Fury in his first professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia last October, and was heavily beaten by Anthony Joshua in March.

Conor McGregor, a fellow UFC fighter, posted a message of condolence, writing: “I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.”