Former world champion Roy Jones Jr. has reported a terrible family tragedy.
A tragedy occurred in the family of the famous former American boxer Roy Jones Jr. The former world champion announced that his son, Deandre, committed suicide.
“It’s sad, but on Saturday my son DeAndre lost his life, needless to say, I thank God that on Friday night he gave me the opportunity to go home so that my son could still be with me on the last night of his life. I’m in the family circle.
How could I not know that these times are hard for many, but is it worth taking your life… God gave it, and God takes it away.
Please respect our privacy and allow my family and I to cope with this loss. Thank you for your love and support,” Jones wrote.
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) June 24, 2024
Note that 32-year-old Deandre is the youngest of three children of Jones and his wife, Netlin.
Roy Jones is the only boxer in the world to hold the middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight and super heavyweight belts.
We remind you that the former world champion Ryan Garcia was disqualified before for doping.
Source: korrespondent
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