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- Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. tragically announced the suicide of his son, DeAndre, and stressed the importance of reaching out for help during difficult times.
- Jones Jr., known for his legendary boxing career, kept his personal life private but shared his grief with fans over DeAndre's passing.
- The 2020 exhibition bout between Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson captured the boxing world's attention, showcasing their timeless skills.
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. announced the heartbreaking news that his son, DeAndre Jones, has committed suicide.
DeAndre, 32, passed away on Saturday, June 22. The news was confirmed in a solemn statement released by Roy Jr. on Monday, June 24.
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Roy Jones Jr. confirms son's death
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The 55-year-old former boxer broke the devastating news to his followers in an emotional Instagram post.
“Unfortunately, my son DeAndre died by suicide on Saturday,” Jones wrote. “I am so grateful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of my son's life with my family.”
Jones expressed her sadness and urged people to seek help during difficult times. “I know a lot of people are going through difficult times right now, but it's not worth taking your own life,” she wrote. “It is God who gives life, and it should be God who takes it.”
The grieving father asked for his family's privacy during this difficult time, and ended his statement with gratitude for the support they have received: “Please respect our privacy as my family and I navigate this loss. Thank you for all your love and support.”
DeAndre is one of three children born to Roy Jr. and his wife Natlin Jones. The couple also have two sons together, Roy III and DeShawn Jones.
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Roy Jones Jr.'s illustrious boxing career
The boxing legend has always kept his family life private.
Roy Jones Jr. is a legendary boxer who has won championships in multiple weight classes, from lightweight to heavyweight. During his illustrious 29-year career, he won 66 bouts, including 47 by knockout. He retired from professional boxing in February 2018 after 75 bouts, but made a notable return to the ring at the age of 53 against Anthony Pettis.
Billed as Lockdown Knockdown, Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. was a highly anticipated exhibition boxing match between two legendary boxers. The match took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 28, 2020, showcasing the athleticism of Tyson, who returned to the ring after 15 years of retirement, and Jones Jr., who shows no signs of slowing down at 51 years old.
Sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission, the bout attracted huge interest, drawing over 1.6 million pay-per-view sales and generating over $80 million in revenue. Though the bout was an exhibition format, both fighters showed off moments of their former glory, showcasing Tyson's aggressive power punching and Jones Jr.'s agile footwork and defensive skills.
The bout ended in a controversial split draw, with fans divided on the outcome but ultimately satisfied with the spectacle of the two boxing stars going head to head again.
