Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. requested for privateness Monday after he revealed the dying of his son DeAndre by suicide.
A written assertion posted by Jones on social media platforms, indicated DeAndre dedicated suicide Saturday. Jones mentioned he spent DeAndre’s ultimate night with him and different relations.
“Sadly, my son DeAndre took his personal life on Saturday,” Jones wrote. “I’m so grateful that God allowed me to come back dwelling Friday night time to spend the final night time of his life with me [sic] and the household. I do know lots of people are going via powerful instances proper now, however nothing is value taking your individual life. God provides it and God ought to be the one to take it away.
“Please respect our privateness whereas my household and I course of this loss.”
DeAndre is survived by his father, his mom Natlyn, and siblings DeShaun and Roy III.
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) June 24, 2024
Jones Jr., 55, is an all-time boxing nice with a document of 66-10. He held main championships in 4 weight divisions throughout the span of his profession. He competed as not too long ago as April 2023 when he misplaced to former UFC light-weight champion Anthony Pettis.
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