ROY JONES JR is one of the best boxers to ever step into the ring – and his wife Natlyn Jones has been there every step of the way.
The two have been married for over two decades and have raised beautiful children together.
But Roy Jones Jr has revealed he tragically lost his son DeAndre to suicide.
Who is Natlyn Jones?
Natlyn was born on June 3, 1975 in Pensacola, Florida, where Jones Jr also grew up.
Natlyn attended Florida State University and had aspirations of becoming a lawyer before falling in love with Jones Jr.
The two met in the early 2000s before they started dating and getting married. The exact timeline of events is not known.
It is believed the pair had a private ceremony, likely in Florida, where they got married.
Natlyn gave up her dream of becoming a lawyer, however, to be by Jones Jr’s side throughout his career and raise their children.
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How many children do they have together?
Natlyn and Jones Jr have three sons together, Roy III, DeShaun, and DeAndre.
However, Jones Jr took to social media on Monday, June 24, 2024, to reveal the tragic news that his son DeAndre had committed suicide.
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What did Natlyn say about Jones Jr?
“Their dad has a big heart,” Natlyn told Bleacher Report about her children five years ago.
“On the way up? After winning the heavyweight title? I think 95% of the people who got in touch wanted something from him.
“Now things have slowed down a little bit, but I would still say 70 percent.
“Everyone thinks how much easier life must be when your boat arrives, but there are so many other things you need to be prepared for.
“But I think when you marry a professional athlete, you need to know what you’re marrying into.
“I just couldn’t believe how cool he was and, you know, you fall in love.”
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