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Francis Ngannou

Cameroonian mixed martial artist and boxer (born 1986)


Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

Francis Zavier Ngannou is a Cameroonian and French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer who is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He also competed in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion at the time of his departure from the promotion. Known for his punching power, Ngannou was widely viewed as the most destructive pure puncher in the UFC's heavyweight division; He ended seven of his fourteen UFC fights by knockout before the two-minute mark in the first round.

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Boxer's 15-month-old son dies

Sky News

Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son Kobe has died, the mixed martial artist and boxer has confirmed in a social media post.

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