Boxer Isiah Jones was killed at his home in Detroit. Police suspect Jones’ own brother shot him in the head.
Professional boxer Isiah Jones28, was killed Monday in Detroit, TV company Fox news.
According to the police, Jones was arguing with his older brother at home by Timothy Lyman, 30, kanss, and the situation escalated. Lyman is suspected of shooting Jones in the head and then fleeing the scene.
Lyman is charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a firearm. He was arrested on Wednesday.
Jones has been boxing professionally since 2016 and has recorded nine wins and seven losses in his career. In 2020, he got to fight a superstar in the same boxing night Canelo Alvarez’s with.
of Jones coach Roshawn Jones said For The Ring magazinethat his protégé should be remembered above all for his fearlessness.
“He didn’t refuse any matches. Every time the odds were against him, but he had enough courage to accept the matches”, praised the coach.
Isiah Jones had two children.
“He was a great father and a hard worker. Everyone makes mistakes in life, but he was a good person. He made you smile and laugh and was a great role model in the gym,” Roshawn Jones said.
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