Editor’s note: This story was updated to accurately reflect Ngannou’s son’s age after Ngannou posted a statement on social media. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou ’s 15-month-old son, Kobe, has died. News of the tragedy was first reported Monday by Cameroonian outlet 237online.com and subsequently reported by Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter . Ngannou first seemed to confirm the death of his son in a cryptic post on X , asking “Why is life so unfair and merciless?” 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?
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