Francis Ngannou left devastated by fatal motorcycle collision
Former UFC heavyweight champion and professional boxer Francis Ngannou has been involved in a fatal motorcycle collision that has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old female.
According to reports, a 17-year-old female in the Omnisports District of Yaounde tragically passed away as a result of a collision with Ngannou, who riding on a motorcycle in his native Cameroon.
It was reported that the victim suffered severe injuries to arms and legs.
She was rushed to Yaounde General Hospital by Ngannou but was unable to survive her fatal injuries.
The 38-year-old paid for the medical expenses but has yet to issue any statements.
It’s said that the he has been left devastated by the tragic accident.
‘The Predator’, who is a national hero in Cameroon, has suffered from a lot of heartbreak recently when his beloved son, Kobe, passed away at 15-months-old.
Ngannou was able to knock down the WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in their 2023 fight in Riyadh, despite it being the former UFC star’s professional boxing debut.
Around five months later, he fought Anthony Joshua, once again in Saudi, but this time he was beaten conclusively via second-round KO.
He returned back to MMA in October 2024 when he KO’d Renan Ferreira in the first round of their PFL Super Fights match to win the inaugural heavyweight championship.
BBN would like to send their condolences, thoughts and wishes to the victim’s family and to Francis during this incredibly difficult time.
