2024-04-28 12:08:04
This is news as tragic as it is unexpected which has just hit the world of MMA and all of Cameroon. According to exclusive information obtained by journalist Joseph Essama and relayed by 237online.com, Francis Ngannou, the prestigious UFC heavyweight champion, has just lost his son aged only 18 months.
If the exact circumstances of this family tragedy have not been revealed by those close to the boxer, the pain is immense. Because behind the formidable and invincible fighter in the rings hides a man, a father, for whom this sudden loss represents a real heartbreak.
Today, it is a very different fight that the colossus of the octagons must lead. A fight against grief, the pain of having lost a loved one, especially a young child. A test that even the greatest champions are never prepared to face.
Cameroon united behind its bereaved champion
Faced with this terrible ordeal, all of Cameroon is rallying behind Francis Ngannou. From Batié, his native village in the West, to Douala where he grew up, passing through every town and village in the country, messages of support and condolences are pouring in to comfort the bruised champion.
Because beyond the international star that he has become, Francis Ngannou remains deeply attached to his roots and his country. A country that saw him born, grow up, fight against adversity before conquering the summits. A country which, today, mourns with him the loss of his son.
The entire editorial staff of 237online.com presents its most sincere condolences to Francis Ngannou and his family. May the love and support of his loved ones and of an entire country help him overcome this terrible ordeal. We are with you wholeheartedly champion 🙏🏿.