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In a heartbreaking Instagram post, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. revealed that his son, DeAndre, took his own life this past Saturday. Jones expressed gratitude for being able to spend Friday night with his son.
“Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday,” the 55-year-old boxer began in his post. “I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and the family. I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but nothing is worth taking your own life. God gives it and God should be the one to take it away.”
During their time of grieving, Jones requested privacy for his family. “Please respect our privacy while my family and I process this loss. Thank you for the love and support,” he concluded.
DeAndre was one of three children Jones shares with his wife.
Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring, boasting a career record of 66-10, including 47 knockouts. He first gained fame as a middleweight champion and made history in 2003 by winning the WBA heavyweight title, becoming the first fighter to hold titles in both weight classes in WBA history.
Jones was also the undisputed light heavyweight champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles in that weight class.
In 2020, Jones returned to the ring for an exhibition bout against Mike Tyson, which ended in a draw after eight rounds.
Most recently, in 2023, Jones faced Anthony Pettis in Milwaukee, Pettis’ hometown. Pettis won the fight by majority decision.
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