Boxing champion Roy Jones Jr announced that his son committed suicide.
In a post on X, American boxer Jones, 55, said he was “grateful” to have spent the night with his son DeAndre before he died.
A representative said DeAndre was 32 years old, reported NBC, the American network associated with Sky News.
“I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but nothing is worth taking your life. God gives it and God should be the one to take it away,” Jones, who has held multiple world championships at four weights. classes, he said.
He asked for privacy and thanked the public for their “love and support.”
Former professional boxer Tony Bellew was among those to pay tribute in the comments below the post, writing: “RIP.”
Podcaster and Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett added: “I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending my love to all your family.”
Jones made boxing history as the first middleweight champion in 106 years to win the heavyweight title and just the second light heavyweight champion to accomplish that feat when he defeated John Ruiz for the WBA title in 2003, according to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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He retired in 2018 with a record of 66 wins and nine losses, including 47 knockouts.
He is widely considered the best pound-for-pound fighter of his era, and in the 1990s he won the Fighter of the Decade title from the Boxing Writers Association of America, the Hall of Fame reported.
Jones has five other children, his management said.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
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