Boxer Roy Jones Jr.’s son, DeAndre, dies at the age of 32

Content Warning: This article contains references to suicide.

The Jones family is mourning a terrible loss.

Boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. He shared that with his son Deandre Jones He died by suicide on June 22. He was 32 years old.

“I am so grateful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and family,” Roy wrote in a statement on X and Instagram on June 24. “You’re going through hard times right now, but nothing is worth taking your life.”

He added: “God gives it, and God is the one who must take it.” “Please respect our privacy as my family and I deal with this loss. Thank you for your love and support.”

Following the news of his son’s death, friends and colleagues expressed their sympathy. Freddie Roach“So sorry for your loss Roy,” wrote, considered one of the best boxing coaches of all time. And Martin Lawrence “My condolences brother,” he added with three prayer emojis.