Carson Jones on Nov. 26, 2016 in London, England.Photo:Leigh Dawney/Getty
Leigh Dawney/Getty
Veteran boxer Carson Jones has died at age 38.According to multiple reports includingYahoo!andWorld Boxing News, Jones, who won 44 out of 65 professional fights in the ring, died following complications from throat surgery.President of Knucklehead Boxing and MP PromotionsSean Gibbonsconfirmed Jones' death toWorld Boxing Newson Friday, Feb. 28, telling the outlet that Jones' lungs “collapsed” during a procedure and he “was gone for sixteen minutes” before being put on life support.“I don’t know if the stuff they put him to sleep with did it, but his lungs collapsed also because they were full of food due to the tear in his esophagus," Gibbons told the outlet.Carson Jones at Wembley Arena in London on Nov. 26, 2016.Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty"He was gone for sixteen minutes. So, sixteen minutes without oxygen to the brain, he didn’t really have a chance. He had been on life support and braindead since Monday,” Gibbons added.On Feb. 25, former world champion Caleb Truax asked his followerson Xfor prayers on Jones' behalf. “Boxing community: We need some prayers for former world title challenger Carson Jones. He had complications during a surgical procedure and my friend can use all the good vibes he can get,” Truax wrote.Days later, on Feb, 28, Truax confirmed Jones had died andposted a tributeto his late friend. “Rest in paradise to my man,” he wrote, adding, “#boxinglost a good one, too early.“Former boxer Kell Brook shareda tribute to Jones on InstagramSaturday, writing, “This man was a true warrior it was a pleasure sharing the boxing ring with him.““My heart goes out to the jones family RIP my beautiful brother,” Brook added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jones had shared his journey in posts onFacebookbefore his death, telling his followers that he “finally” has surgery on his esophagus coming up. “I cannot wait,” Jones wrote.“This sh– is driving me insane. I’ve had a max of three bites of food per day for the last few weeks, with a loss of 35 pounds. Some days, there is no food or drink at all.”
Veteran boxer Carson Jones has died at age 38.
According to multiple reports includingYahoo!andWorld Boxing News, Jones, who won 44 out of 65 professional fights in the ring, died following complications from throat surgery.
President of Knucklehead Boxing and MP PromotionsSean Gibbonsconfirmed Jones' death toWorld Boxing Newson Friday, Feb. 28, telling the outlet that Jones' lungs “collapsed” during a procedure and he “was gone for sixteen minutes” before being put on life support.
“I don’t know if the stuff they put him to sleep with did it, but his lungs collapsed also because they were full of food due to the tear in his esophagus,” Gibbons told the outlet.
Carson Jones at Wembley Arena in London on Nov. 26, 2016.Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty
Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty
“He was gone for sixteen minutes. So, sixteen minutes without oxygen to the brain, he didn’t really have a chance. He had been on life support and braindead since Monday,” Gibbons added.
On Feb. 25, former world champion Caleb Truax asked his followerson Xfor prayers on Jones' behalf. “Boxing community: We need some prayers for former world title challenger Carson Jones. He had complications during a surgical procedure and my friend can use all the good vibes he can get,” Truax wrote.
Days later, on Feb, 28, Truax confirmed Jones had died andposted a tributeto his late friend. “Rest in paradise to my man,” he wrote, adding, “#boxinglost a good one, too early.”
Former boxer Kell Brook shareda tribute to Jones on InstagramSaturday, writing, “This man was a true warrior it was a pleasure sharing the boxing ring with him.”
“My heart goes out to the jones family RIP my beautiful brother,” Brook added.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jones had shared his journey in posts onFacebookbefore his death, telling his followers that he “finally” has surgery on his esophagus coming up. “I cannot wait,” Jones wrote.
“This sh– is driving me insane. I’ve had a max of three bites of food per day for the last few weeks, with a loss of 35 pounds. Some days, there is no food or drink at all.”
source: people.com
