Fighters rally around Francis Ngannou after death of his 15-month-old son

Francis Ngannou said late Monday that his 15-month-old son Kobe had died.

The French-Cameroonian boxer and former MMA fighter revealed the news on social media platform X.

"Too soon to leave but yet he's gone," former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou said.

"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.

"I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most."

No details or cause of death have been shared.

Former two-weight champion Conor McGregor responded to the post, saying he can "only imagine the pain you are in right now".