Jones, a former four-weight world champion, is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history.
Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. revealed on social media that his son, DeAndre, had died by suicide over the weekend. Jones Jr., who is 55 years old, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news of his son on Monday.
“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.”
Devastated Father
Jones asked that fans “please respect our privacy while my family and I process this loss.
