UFC and boxing champion Francis Ngannou has announced the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe. Ngannou, aged 37, revealed this tragic news through a social media post, expressing his deep sorrow over the loss. His message described Kobe as a source of immense joy and vitality, whose absence has left a profound void.

The announcement has prompted widespread expressions of support from across the sports world, with figures such as fellow UFC fighter Conor McGregor and British boxing champion Anthony Joshua extending their condolences. The outpouring of sympathy also included reactions from Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and UFC fighter Calvin Kattar, highlighting the community’s solidarity with Ngannou during this distressing time.

Ngannou, renowned for his bouts against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, shared his emotional struggle with this personal tragedy in his post, discussing the challenging questions about life’s fairness and the pain of coping with such a loss.

Further details regarding the cause of Kobe’s death have not been disclosed. The response from the sports community underscores its unity and support for Ngannou as he deals with his grief.