In a heartbreaking development, it would appear another young soul has departed us far too early. Ahead of his pivotal boxing match against WBC Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou faces a heart-wrenching tragedy. According to multiple sources, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, ‘The Predator’s young cousin passed away. This comes as a surprise to all of Ngannou’s fans, who are getting impatient to see the Cameroonian back in the octagon.

On the other hand, the ex-UFC champion mourns the loss of his young cousin. The news left him devastated, and he took to social media to express his grief, sharing a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram story. Fans and followers were quick to flood the Cameroonian’s social media to share their condolences.

Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champ Francis Ngannou’s heartfelt tribute to Cedric

In the wake of Cedric’s tragic passing, Francis Ngannou pays tribute to his beloved cousin on Instagram. The ‘Predator’ paid his homage to his young cousin, stating,

“RIP Cedric… you’ll be missed dearly.”

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The heartfelt message reflects the champion’s profound loss and the emotional toll it has taken.

The reason for Cedric’s unexpected passing remains unknown, but it has undoubtedly left the family of  ‘The Predator’ in tears. As messages of comfort pour in, Ngannou grapples with a harsh conundrum – whether to make the journey to pay his last respects to his dear cousin, or to continue at training camp – especially with his historic fight against Tyson Fury just three months away.

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Despite the challenging circumstances, ‘The Predator’ is already deep in training for the boxing bout, which has faced a fair share of criticism from the boxing world. Many Boxing gurus and critics preferred to see Fury take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world Heavyweight title instead. Nevertheless, Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, remains focused on their preparations and has revealed some intriguing plans.

Preparing for the historic fight against Tyson Fury

As the fight against the WBC Heavyweight champ looms, Ngannou faces a new challenge. He must hone his boxing skills, while Fury already holds a well-established reputation in the boxing world. Despite the odds stacked against him, Ngannou’s coach remains determined to optimize his chances of victory. Eric Nicksick shares insights into their training camp and hints at potential collaborations with legendary boxing coach Teddy Atlas.

In a recent interview with MMAJunkie, ‘The Predator’s coach revealed that Mike Tyson’s legendary coach Cus D’Amato’s pupil was his first choice, stating, “Absolutely – he was the first guy that we brought up on Friday.”

Moreover, he also shared how he believes Atlas’ presence will help Ngannou in his upcoming bout. Nicksick added,

“So, if there’s a guy like Teddy Atlas that would come along, I know that Dewey and I would probably be still doing a lot of the physical work, whereas Teddy would probably be monitoring and handling all the stuff on the outside.”

As the date draws closer, all eyes are on the two Heavyweight titans. The world watches with bated breath as two formidable fighters prepare to clash in a historic boxing match.

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