Tragedy as UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov loses dad to coronavirus

- Khabib Nurmagomedov's father reportedly passed away from coronavirus complications

- The UFC star is yet to issue a statement on the same

- Abdulmanap battled against the virus for two months plus before passing on

UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his father and trainer Abdulmanap to the dreaded coronavirus.

Abdulmanap was on the hospital bed for almost three months after testing positive to coronavirus before reportedly suffering a heart attack.

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Chechen Republic leader Ramzan Kadyrov confirmed the death of the 57-year-old.

The fighter will definitely be in a sour state for a while, especially because his father was integral in his rise as a UFC superstar.

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Right from his youth, Nurmagomedov got the confidence from his dad that he can beat any opponent and it is that spirit that has been helping him.

Abdulmanap never left his son's side as he was always seen beside him before and after any fight against his opponent.

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He also played a significant role in helping his son becoming UFC lightweight champion of the world.

Abdulmanap only came out of coma last month in Russia where he was flown for specialised treatment and there was optimism he would get better.

With 28 wins so far in his professional career, Khabib has not lost any fight.

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