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Who is Roy Jones Jr’s wife Natlyn Jones and does the boxing star have kids with her?
The boxing sensation announced some heartbreaking news about one of his sons last week
ROY JONES JR is one of the best boxers to step foot in the ring - and his wife Natlyn Jones has been there every step of the way.
The pair have been married for over two decades and have raised beautiful children together - here's all we know about Natlyn Jones.
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Who is Natlyn Jones?
Natlyn was born on June 3, 1975 in Pensacola, Florida, where Jones Jr grew up too.
Natlyn attended Florida State University and had aspirations of becoming a lawyer before falling head over heels for Jones Jr.
The pair met in the early 2000s, before they began dating and got married.
The exact timeline of events isn't known.
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It's thought the pair had a private ceremony, likely in Florida, where they tied the knot.
Natlyn gave up her dream of becoming a lawyer, however, to be by Jones Jr's side throughout his career and to raise their kids.
Roy Jones Jr revealed earlier this week that his son DeAndre tragically lost his life through suicide.
How many kids do they have together?
Natlyn and Jones Jr have three sons together, Roy III, DeShaun and DeAndre.
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The eldest, Roy III, is an avid basketball fan and player.
Twins DeShaun and DeAndre were both a part of hip hop group 3D.
However, Jones Jr took to social media on Monday, June 24, 2024 to reveal the tragic news that his son DeAndre had taken his own life.
Jones Jr took to social media to address the heartbreaking situation.
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.
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"I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but nothing is worth taking your own life."
DeAndre was 32 years old at the time.
Jones Jr also has two other children away from Natlyn, his management said.
What Natlyn has said about Jones Jr?
“Their daddy’s got a big heart,” Natlyn told Bleacher Report about their kids five years ago.
“On the way up? After he won the heavyweight title? I’d guess 95 percent of people reaching out wanted something from him.
"Now things have slowed down a little, but I’d still say 70 percent.
"Everyone thinks how much easier life must get when your boat comes in, but there’s a lot of other stuff you have to be ready for too. Not all of it’s that easy to deal with.
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"But I guess going into marrying a professional athlete, you have to know what you’re marrying into. Not that I did.
"I just couldn’t believe how nice he was, and, you know, you fall in love.”