Francis Ngannou KOs Renen Ferreira in first round of MMA return and breaks down in tears after dedicating win to his son

FRANCIS NGANNOU tearfully made his return to MMA by viciously knocking out Renen Ferreira – and dedicated it to his late son Kobe.

Ngannou was beaten in the boxing ring by Anthony Joshua in March but suffered a far greater loss just a month later.

Francis Ngannou was emotional as he dedicated his win to his late son

His son Kobe – only 15-months-old – suddenly passed away to leave Ngannou devastated and contemplating retirement.

But the heavyweight hero – who emigrated from Cameroon to France on foot over the course of a year – vowed to fight for his boy.

And with Kobe tattooed on his bicep, Ngannou dedicated victory to son as he broke down in tears in the cage.

He said: “I can’t think about anything other than my son, Kobe. I only took this fight because of him, I took the fight for him.

“I hope they can remember his name because without Kobe, we wouldn’t be here tonight. I wouldn’t have fought.”

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