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Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. revealed that his son, DeAndre, took his own life last Saturday in a heartbreaking Instagram post.
Jones said he was grateful to be able to spend Friday night with his son.
“Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday,” the 55-year-old boxer's post began. “I am so grateful that God allowed me to come home on Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and my family. I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but it's not worth it.” take anything on your own. God gives it and God must be the one to take it away.
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Roy Jones Jr. visits the SiriusXM studios on November 8, 2019 in New York City. (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
During his time of mourning, Jones asked that people respect his family's privacy.
“Please respect our privacy as my family and I process this loss. Thank you for the love and support,” the post concluded.
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DeAndre was one of three children Jones shares with his wife.
Jones is one of the greatest boxers to ever step into the ring, with a career record of 66-10, which includes 47 knockouts.
Roy Jones Jr. (L) and Mike Tyson celebrate their split draw during Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. presented by Triller at Staples Center on November 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Triller)
Jones made a name for himself as a former middleweight champion, but also won the WBA heavyweight title in 2003, becoming the first to be champion in both weight classes in WBA history.
Jones is also known to have been the undisputed light heavyweight champion with the WBA, WBC and IBF title belts for that weight class.
In 2020, Jones returned to the boxing ring to fight Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight, which was ultimately declared a draw after completing all eight rounds of the card.
Roy Jones Jr. watches during Chris Eubank Jr's training against Liam Smith Media at the Trafford Center on January 18, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
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In 2023, Jones faced Anthony Pettis in the latter's hometown of Milwaukee. Pettis defeated Jones by majority decision.
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