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Francis Ngannou issues tribute to late son Kobe after tragic funeral: ‘He came like a king and he left as a king’

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Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has issued an emotional tribute to his late son, Kobe, after the 15-month-old infant passed away tragically last week.

Ngannou, a former undisputed champion at the heavyweight limit during his gold laden tenure with the UFC, tragically confirmed the passing of his infant child, Kobe at the beginning of this week, thanking fans and commenters on his social media for their continued support.

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“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,” Francis Ngannou posted on his official X account.