Francis Ngannou is a prominent Cameroonian mixed martial artist and former UFC heavyweight champion. He is currently a world champion after defeating Renan Ferreira to win the PFL Super Fights heavyweight title.
With the colossal physique, Francis is known for his powerful striking. Moreover, his win over Renan showcased his brutal power, as he knocked him out in the first round.
His remarkable journey from poverty to global stardom in combat sports also got massive attention.
Highlights
- Francis Ngannou recently lost his son and inked his skin with his name as a tribute.
- Ngannou was speculated to be dating Miesha Tate, but she is not his baby’s mother.
- His Kobe was only 15 months old when he passed away on April 27, 2024.
While opening up about his early life struggles, Ngannou also said,
I started working in the sand mines in Cameroon when I was 10 years old. I had to work to be able to contribute to my family’s home and pay for food and books for school.
Francis Ngannou
He further added,
I used to feel frustrated seeing other kids who had things I didn’t. A lot of people looked down on me because I couldn’t even afford to buy food at breaktime. So I ended up spending a lot of my time alone. But that just motivated me.
Francis Ngannou
Despite this challenge, Ngannou prevailed in life and now has his own family with his presumed wife.
He has shared images of his children online, but details about them and his partner remain private, leaving it unclear whether he is officially married.
Tragically, Ngannou recently lost his young son, which has deeply affected him.
Francis Ngannou Baby Mother Isn’t His Rumored Girlfriend, Miesha Tate
People have wondered about Francis Ngannou’s personal life and his connection to Miesha Tate, the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
The duo are close friends, and when they appear in public together, many think they are a thing.
But they haven’t said they’re a couple, so they’re just good friends. With that said, they do share a great connection and have massive admiration for each other.
For instance, Tate once wrote on Instagram about how much she admires Ngannou. In her words,
“I met @francisngannou when he was first making his transition to the US, he didn’t speak English well yet but he was always a man who loved children and charities and that was/is something I still admire to this day.”
Miesha Tate
So, even though people talk, Ngannou and Tate aren’t a thing, and she’s not the mother of his kids.
Moreover, Tate is dating her partner, Johnny Nuñez, so the two fighters aren’t even dating. That said, the world champion still hasn’t shared much about his partner and kids.
This has left lots of places for people to talk, and even a family photo of him floating online is linked to his married life. Talking about the image, the picture of Ngannou features him with a woman and three children online. The caption in that post reads,
“Francis Ngannou à father of 3 married to a beautiful lady. Recently, one of the world’s best boxers breaks the hearts of some ladies after uploading a picture of him and his family.”
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The post further goes,
“According to reports Brenda who is the supposed wife met Francis when he was still working in a sand mine in Cameroon. They came a long way, Perseverance has finally paid off.”
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However, many questioned the authenticity of that picture. Yes, people are doubting that the guy in it is Ngannou. Comments on social media added to the doubt, with people saying things like,
“Photoshop. Francis is single”
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Also, one wrote,
“Very big lie because Ngannou is not married.”
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Francis Ngannou Inked His Skin For His Late Son Kobe
Francis Ngannou recently inked his skin for his son Kobe Ngannou, who recently passed away. Kobe was 15 months old when he passed away on April 27, 2024.
Per sources, before Kobe’s demise, he had trouble breathing, but doctors couldn’t figure out why. Sadly, when doctors found he had a problem with his brain, it was too late.
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Ngannou was heartbroken and shared his feelings online. He said Kobe was full of life and joy. As per his Instagram post for his late son,
“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.”
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He further wrote,
“I was my best self next to him and now I have no clude of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.”
Francis Ngannou
Francis also questioned in his post,
“How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it? Please help me if you have an idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this.”
Francis Ngannou
His posts showed how hard it was for him to deal with losing his child. Since then, Ngannou has found ways to keep Kobe’s memory alive, both in and out of the boxing ring.
A few days ago, he showed up with a tattoo dedicated to his late son. Specifically, he got a new tattoo with Kobe’s name and a bird flying on his left arm. The bird stands for Kobe’s spirit.
Ngannou put a picture of the tattoo on Instagram with the words,
“KOBE 4EVER,”
Francis Ngannou
Additional Information
- Francis Ngannou’s children are big fans of Ronaldo and are pictured together, which went viral online.
- Ngannou and Ronaldo share a close bond, and after hearing about Ngannou’s recent loss, Ronaldo encouraged him during his latest fight.
- Ngannou’s rumored girlfriend, Miesha Tate, has two children with her partner, Johnny Nuñez.
