Francis Ngannou shares some tragic family news

Ngannou also shared an emotional post a few hours before confirming that his son has died.

“What’s the purpose of life if what we’re fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!? Why is life so unfair and merciless? Why does life always take what we don’t have? I’m f—ing tired,” Ngannou wrote.

Ngannou, 37, was 17-3 in his MMA career before he ventured into boxing last year. He made his debut in October 2023 against Tyson Fury and stunned the fighting world by nearly beating the heavyweight champion. Ngannou then fought Anthony Joshua last month and fell victim to a vicious knockout.

It is unclear if Ngannou plans to fight again in either boxing or MMA.