The legendary boxer shared the tragic news Monday on social media.
Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. announced the death of his son, DeAndre, by suicide.“Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday,” Jones wrote.
“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.”Roy Jones Jr. announced on social media that his son, DeAndre, died by suicide.Roy Jones Jr. said he spent Friday night with DeAndre before his son’s death on Saturday.
Roy Jones Jr. held a litany of championships across several weight classes, ranging from middleweight all the way up to heavyweight. In 1994, he defeated James Toney, in a fight dubbed the “Uncivil War,” by unanimous decision for the IBF Super Middleweight championship, in a match that Toney entered as an undefeated 46-0.
Jones Jr. had a trilogy of matches against Antonio Tarver between 2003 and ’05, winning the first before losing the next two.Roy Jones Jr.If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to
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