The Truth About Francis Ngannou’s Relationship Status, Explained

Highlights

• Ngannou’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury ended in a close split decision, sparking conversations about a potential rematch.
• Ngannou has maintained privacy about his personal life despite rumors regarding his dating life and recent tragic loss of his son.
• Speculation about Ngannou’s romantic relationships with Miesha Tate and Demetria Obilor has surfaced, though nothing has been officially confirmed.

Francis Ngannou shocked the world when he knocked down Tyson Fury and took the WBC heavyweight champion to a close split decision. In his second pro bout in boxing, he suffered a one sided defeat to Anthony Joshua. Amid his rise in combat sports, fans cannot help but engage in speculation about his romantic life, pondering whether the former UFC sensation has a girlfriend.

Ngannou has maintained a veil of privacy around his personal life, even as curiosity regarding his dating experiences remains unabated. He recently revealed that his son, Kobe passed away with his fans unaware that he welcomed a son last year. Throughout his meteoric rise to fame, transitioning from an aspiration for a boxing career to his pivotal shift into MMA that ultimately culminated in his reign as the UFC Heavyweight Champion, he has been associated with various women.

Is Miesha Tate Francis Ngannou’s girlfriend?

Fans Believe ‘The Predator’ Had A Romantic Relationship With Tate, Who Is Married

• Ngannou has never confirmed a romance during his MMA career.
• Miesha Tate is married and is not dating Ngannou.

Rumors of a romantic connection between The Predator and Miesha Tate, the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion have been swirling for years. The speculation ignited when, in 2021, Ngannou posed shirtless in a selfie alongside Tate.

In response to the swirling gossip, the former UFC Bantamweight Champion clarified their relationship in the photo’s caption, emphasizing their enduring friendship. Tate recounted their history, dating back to when Ngannou first arrived in Las Vegas. She recalled a time when he struggled with English and how she assisted him in establishing his first LLC.

Tate commended Ngannou’s unwavering kindness and humility, expressing her admiration for his resilience and determination, even when faced with significant challenges to reach America. She believed in his potential to achieve another dream by becoming a world champion, a dream he accomplished by knocking out then-champion Stipe Miocic.

Tate, on the other hand, has been in a committed relationship with MMA fighter Johnny Nuñez since 2018. The couple shares two children, a daughter named Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez and a son named Daxton Wylder Nuñez. Nuñez recently reaffirmed the strength of their bond with a heartfelt Instagram post.

Francis Ngannou was briefly linked to Demetria Obilor

Ngannou was seen at a UFC event seated next to television personality Demetria Obilor.

Fans speculated on social media whether the pair were dating but neither confirmed nor denied the rumor.

Does Francis Ngannou Have Any Children?

Ngannou Revealed He Had A Son Who Passed Away

Ngannou is believed to have had two children.

The MMA star hasn’t spoken publicly about his family.

Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe has died, Ngannou confirmed in a social media post after news reports surfaced about the tragedy. No cause of death was given.

The 37-year-old fighter posted a photo of his son on X on Monday evening, with the date of Kobe’s death marked as Saturday 27 April.

“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,” Ngannou wrote in the post.

“My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.

“I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most.

“How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?”

Ngannou never publicly spoke about his children. He is believed to also have a daughter, who was seen in a rare video.

Prior to Ngannou’s much-awaited bout against Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28, 2023, the former UFC heavyweight champion was captured on film holding one of his sons, while Ronaldo proudly held up his daughter. The gathering seemed jovial as they posed for a photo together and shared light-hearted banter afterward.

Francis Ngannou Knocked Down Tyson Fury In His Boxing Debut

‘The Predator Shocked The World

• Fury won via split decision 94-95, 96-93, 95-94
• The scorecard was controversial.

In a split-decision victory, Tyson Fury narrowly avoided defeat against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28, 2023. Ngannou, transitioning from UFC to his first professional boxing match, faced the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion, Fury, in a highly anticipated showdown. Despite the odds stacked against him, Ngannou’s power, honed through training with boxing legend Mike Tyson, promised a formidable challenge.

The event drew a star-studded audience including Lennox Lewis, Eminem, Cristiano Ronaldo, Evander Holyfield, and Conor McGregor. Ngannou made a regal entrance, seated on a throne, while Fury, donning a cape and crown, entered the ring at his heaviest weight yet.

The bout began explosively, with Fury launching heavy right-handers in the first round, while Ngannou displayed surprising composure. In the third round, Ngannou’s colossal punch sent Fury to the canvas, momentarily staggering the champion. Despite the setback, Fury rallied, showcasing his resilience.

As the rounds progressed, Ngannou maintained pressure, leaving Fury unsteady at times. Fury’s experience shone through, yet Ngannou’s relentless pace hinted at potential exhaustion. In the later rounds, both fighters exchanged powerful blows, with Fury visibly fatigued.

Ultimately, the judges awarded Fury the victory in a close decision. Despite the outcome, Ngannou’s performance sparked discussions of a rematch. Reflecting on the grueling fight, Fury acknowledged Ngannou’s prowess and admitted to feeling the effects of ring rust after nearly a year of inactivity.