Police in Las Vegas have reportedly arrested a man named, age 57 Quenton Marselles Brown, who is the father of Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown, find out more about him and the arrest below
According to reports, Marselles was arrested after he allegedly stabbed someone during a heated dispute at a local park.
Ex-boxer Marselles Brown: Bio, age, height, wife, son, kids, religion and net worth
Jaylen Brown's dad, Marselles, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a youth football coach in a dispute over a parking spot, per @TMZ_Sports. pic.twitter.com/Nyzq11P9yG
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Jaylen Brown’s father, Marselles Brown, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a youth football coach during a dispute over a parking spot, per @TMZ_Sports pic.twitter.com/Ut23IaRSYu
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The news about his arrest comes up just as Jaylen Brown prepares for another high-stakes NBA season with the Boston Celtics.
Celtics Star Jaylen’s father Marselles Brown arrested
According to KTNV ABC Las Vegas, police officers recently arrested a man named Quenton Marselles Brown, also known as Marselles Brown, after he allegedly stabbed a man on South Buffalo Drive Wednesday evening. The incident reportedly took place at All American Park after the duo got into a verbal altercation over a parking space. Police have since stated the victim remains in critical condition. After fleeing the scene, authorities reportedly apprehended Marselles and he is now scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Charges and allegations
Marselles Brown currently faces serious charges of attempted murder in connection to the recent stabbing, with the investigation still ongoing. Brown allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times and even caused serious injuries before eventually getting arrested.
Marselles Brown biography and age
Marselles Brown is the father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on March 25, 1968 and stands at a height of 6 feet 12 inches. Brown is currently 57 years old and mainly gained recognition as the father of Celtics star Jaylen Brown. However, he is also a former heavyweight boxer in his own right and had a boxing career spanning nearly three decades. He won several championship titles and had a lasting influence in the sport during his active career.
While Marselles is a Christian by religion, his son Jaylen had converted to Islam back in 2021.
Profession
Marselles Brown who had an 86 inch reach, was a professional boxer, who fought from 1989 until 2016. During his time as a professional, he recorded 33 wins, 18 losses, and one draw, scoring 25 knockouts along the way. He notably won the 2016 World Boxing Union World title and the 2015 WBU C.A.M. Heavyweight belt. After retiring from professional boxing, he remained involved in the sport through the Hawaii State Boxing Commission Board and even made a brief return to the ring in 2016.
Wife and children
Marselles Brown is married to his wife Mechalle Brown, and together the pair raised two sons, named Jaylen and Quenton Jr. However, Marselles and his wife eventually separated and Mechalle became the primary caregiver for the boys. Jaylen Brown has since risen to basketball stardom, clinching the 2024 NBA Finals MVP and earning four All-Star selections.
Net worth
While the exact figures are not available, Marselles Brown has an estimated net worth of around $1 million while his son Jaylen is worth $80 million.
