Francis Ngannou's son Kobe is laid to rest at the funeral of UFC and football stars

Heartbreaking farewell

Francis Ngannou, former UFC champion, said goodbye to his 15-month-old son Kobe in a tragic funeral where he was accompanied by close friend Kamaru Usman and football legend Samuel Eto'o.

Tributes and support

After sharing his grief on social media, Ngannou received messages of condolence from fellow fighters like Anthony Joshua and Conor McGregor. The Cameroonian fighter expressed his deep pain and confusion at the loss of his son.

Combat sports superstar

Ngannou, known as "The Predator," rose from poverty to become a major figure in combat sports, winning the UFC heavyweight championship in 2020. Despite leaving the UFC, he continues to make waves in boxing and MMA.