“My Heart Aches for You”: Laila Ali, Caleb Plant, and Others Send Their Condolences to Roy Jones Jr. After 32-YO Son Commits Suicide

Roy Jones Jr. tragically announced the death of his son, DeAndre Jones, as he revealed that he lost his son this past weekend. The American boxer is going through the toughest loss of his life, but he is not alone. The combat sports community stands behind him and his family, as he mourns the loss of his beloved son.

‘Superman’ turned to his social media handles and penned an emotional note. While he tried to express his gratitude to God for letting him spend some time with his son before the tragedy struck, he also pleaded for privacy as he and his family went into mourning. He wrote, “Unfortunately, my son Deandre took his life on 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.

“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. Please respect our privacy while my family and I process this loss. Thank you for the love and support,” Jones Jr. added.

Notably, the authorities or the Jones family have yet to disclose what caused or pushed DeAndre to take his own life. Besides the 55-year-old boxer, DeAndre is survived by his mother, Natlyn, twin, DeShaun, and an older brother, Roy III. DeAndre was brimming with talent, as he even formed a rap trio with DeShaun and their cousin, Dyllon Burnsid, and called it ‘3D’. The loss sustained by the Jones family is beyond measure and therefore, the combat sports community also took to the comment section, outpouring their concerns and prayers to the famed boxer and his family.

Combat sports community stands behind Roy Jones Jr.

Former champion Amir Khan wrote, “My deepest condolences brother I am so sorry. Praying for your family.”

The surging, hot prospect, Ben Whittaker, reacted with a praying emoji and a white pigeon emoji. Similarly, Caleb Plant commented with a purple heart, and Laila Ali also sent her thoughts and prayers with a praying hand emoji. UFC star Israel Adesanya also followed suit, as he dropped a white pigeon and a white heart emoji.

MMA legend Cris Cyborg stated, “My heart aches for you and your family. I pray you are surrounded by an abundance of love and god protects you and your family while giving his guidance as you grieve. [red heart and praying emoji]”

Claressa Shields declared, “Praying for you & your family [praying emoji].” 

Katie Taylor replied, “So sorry Roy. Praying for you and family [red heart emoji].”

Tristan Tate made himself available for any help that Jones Jr. needed and empathetically announced, “Damn Roy this breaks my heart. Praying for your family. If there’s anything we can do for you let us know. [praying emoji].”

As Roy Jones Jr. mourns the loss of his son, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the boxer and his family.