Detroit boxer Isiah Jones was shot and killed Monday night during a dispute with a family member, his trainer Roshawn Jones confirmed to The Ring.
The trainer tells The Ring that Jones, to whom he is not related, was shot in the head after an argument with his brother.
The Detroit Police Department confirmed to The Ring that a 28-year-old man matching that name was shot and killed by a relative at approximately 6:26 p.m. in the 9300 block of Stout Street, but said no further information was available. .
Jones, whose final pro record is 9-7 (3 KOs), had a reported amateur record of 52-2 and won the 2016 National Golden Gloves. He turned pro in 2016 and won his first eight bouts under the tutelage of Roshawn Jones and Kenneth Ross, but lost seven of his next eight fights after leaving camp.
His only victory in that stretch was an upset majority decision over the undefeated Donte Stubbs. Jones had returned to the Roshawn Jones fold before his last fight, a unanimous decision loss to Andrew Murphy in July, and had been training while looking for another fight at the time of his death.
Jones fought three times at “The Bubble” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as part of Top Rank on ESPN’s pandemic-era boxing cards, and also competed on the previous Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith undercard, when Austin he stopped him in the first round. Ammunition” Williams.
Roshawn Jones says that people should remember Isiah Jones for his bravery in the ring.
“He didn’t turn down fights, every fight he took, the odds were stacked against him. He had enough heart and courage to take them. He could have taken the easier route and just bettered his record,” said Roshawn Jones, who also trains rising contender Charles Conwell.
Roshawn Jones said he had been trying to convince Isiah Jones to move to his training camp in Toledo, Ohio, for security reasons, and that he was concerned he was living in Detroit.
“When you live in poverty there is more frustration, more stressful energy. When you’re poor it’s easier to get angry,” said Roshawn Jones.
Jones adds that Isiah Jones had two sons and often took on tough fights just to support them.
“He was a great father, he took care of his children. He was a great worker. Not everyone is perfect in life, but he was a good human being. He made you smile and laugh and he was a great role model in the gym. Very humble and respectful,” said Roshawn Jones.
