Arturo Gatti Jr.,Son of Boxing Legend,Dies at 17
Arturo Gatti Jr.,the son of the late boxing champion Arturo Gatti,has died,according to reports Wednesday. He was 17 years old.
The tragic news was confirmed by Moe Latif, who reportedly coached Gatti Jr., in an Instagram Story. “it is unfortunately not a rumor or a joke,” the message read. “Artruro is gone.I’d appreciate if you stop reaching out at this time.” The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear, with TMZ reporting Wednesday that ”it’s not clear if foul play is suspected.”
Gatti Jr.is the son of Arturo Gatti, a celebrated Canadian boxer who held world titles in the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing council. Gatti Sr.was found dead in July 2009 at the age of 37 in Brazil, a case initially investigated as a potential homicide before authorities steadfast he had hung himself, according to ESPN. His wife, Amanda Rodrigues Gatti, was initially a suspect but later released.
The younger Gatti had expressed a desire to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in boxing. Photos on his Instagram account,@arturogattijr,show him training and alongside boxing figures like Mike Tyson.
Arturo Gatti Sr. was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s most exciting and resilient fighters.
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