Travis Fulton, nicknamed “The Ironman” for his 300-plus fight resume, was found dead Saturday morning in the jail cell where he was being held as he faced charges of child pornography.
Police believe Fulton, 44, committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell. He was discovered during a routine cell check and pronounced dead at 5:00 a.m. after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, the Linn County (Iowa) Sherrif’s Office announced in a press release. An autopsy will be performed.
A Cedar Rapids NBC affiliate first reported Fulton’s identity, which was withheld until his family could be notified.