Boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. says his son died by suicide

Boxing champion Roy Jones Jr.

Boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. announced Monday his son has died by suicide.

His son DeAndre was 32 years old, a representative said.

In a post on X, Jones, 55, who has captured titles in multiple weight classes, said he was thankful he spent a night with his son before he died Saturday.

"I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and the family," he wrote. "I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but nothing is worth taking your own life. God gives it and God should be the one to take it away."

Jones asked for privacy and thanked the public for its "love and support."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/boxing-champ-roy-jones-jr-says-son-died-suicide-rcna158726

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