Francis
Ngannou has spoken out about the reports of a motorcycle
accident in Cameroon that claimed the life of one woman.
According the various news outlets in the region, Ngannou was
allegedly driving a motorcycle through the streets of Yaounde,
Cameroon, during Easter weekend when he struck a 17-year-old woman.
Ngannou reportedly rushed her to the hospital and paid of all the
medical expenses for the woman. However, it was already too late,
and the woman died due to her injuries.
The former
Ultimate Fighting Championship champion put out a statement to
TMZ on Friday, expressing his grief over the matter while
stating that he will provide support to her family going
forward.
“From the very beginning, I have been by the family’s side,
offering support, comfort, and deepest condolences during this
time,” the heavyweight told TMZ. “I’ve met with them privately to
share in their grief, and I will continue to stand with them every
step of the way. I carry their pain with me, and my unwavering
thoughts and support remain with them as they face this
heartbreaking loss.”
Ngannou elected not to comment further on the incident due to it
being under an active investigation. In the realm of combat sports,
“The Predator” departed the confines of the UFC roster to test the
waters in boxing and the
Professional Fighters League. While he ultimately did not
succeed in two boxing matches against elite heavyweight talents,
his return to MMA saw him lay waste to Renan
Ferreira to re-establish himself as one of the greatest
fighters in the sport.