Boxing icon’s heartbreak over son’s cause of death
The boxing world has been left devastated as one of the sport’s greatest champs revealed his son’s tragic cause of death.
Roy Jones Jr has tragically revealed his son has died after taking his own life.
The boxing legend, 55, shared the news on social media with a heart-wrenching post.
In it, he described how thankful he was to be able to spend the final evening of DeAndre’s life together.
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As reported by The Sun, the former four-weight world champion has understandably asked for space to process the devastating loss.
DeAndre was understood to be 30 at the time of his sad death.
Jones Jr wrote: “Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday.
“I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come 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.
“Please respect our privacy while my family and I process this loss.
“Thank you for the love and support.”
DeAndre was one of three children born to Jones Jr and his wife Natlyn - after his brothers Roy III and twin DeShaun.
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) June 24, 2024
Their legendary father rose to prominence in the boxing world in the 1990s - following his silver medal as an amateur at the 1988 Olympics.
He was crowned middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight world champ, cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers ever to step into the ring.
In 2003, Jones Jr became the first boxer to win both middleweight and heavyweight world titles for 106 years.
He won a staggering 66 - including 47 by knockout - of his 76 fights.
Jones Jr came out of retirement in 2020 for an exhibition bout with Mike Tyson which ended in a draw after eight rounds in Los Angeles.
However, he lost his most recent dust-up to Anthony Pettis as recently as April 2023, three months after his 54th birthday.
Just months later, he split from coaching British star Chris Eubank Jr after two years.
Jones Jr released his first studio album - titled Round One: The Album - in 2002 and has also appeared in various films.
— This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission
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