Arturo Gatti Jr. Passes Away: The Boxing World Mourns the Loss of the Young Man

Arturo Gatti Jr., Son of Boxing Legend, Passes Away

The boxing world mourns the loss of Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the iconic boxer and Hall of Famer, Arturo Gatti. The World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed on Wednesday the death of the 17-year-old.

“The WBA and the boxing world mourn the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr. His journey was just beginning, but his spirit will live on. Now he reunites with his legendary father among the stars,” the organization stated.

The news of the teenager’s death began circulating on social media, being confirmed by Chuck Zito, Gatti Sr.’s former bodyguard, through a post.

“With great sorrow, I must say… R.I.P. Arturo Gatti Jr., 17 years old,” wrote Zito on Instagram.

Moe Latif, Gatti Jr.’s coach, also confirmed the news in a social media post.

“Unfortunately, it’s not a rumor or a joke. Arturo is gone,” Latif wrote in an Instagram story, requesting privacy during this difficult time.

Arturo Gatti Jr., who passed away at 17, was looking to follow in his father’s footsteps as an amateur boxer, hoping to compete in the Olympics before turning professional. (Courtesy of Daniel Roby) DAZN Boxing expressed its “deep sadness” over the death of Gatti Jr. Gatti Jr. was found dead in Mexico, where he resided with his mother and Gatti’s widow, Amanda Rodrigues. Additional details about the circumstances of his death have not yet been revealed. Gatti Jr. aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps, being an amateur boxer with the goal of participating in the Olympic Games before turning professional. He was 10 months old when Gatti Sr., 37 years old, was found dead in mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Brazil in July 2009. Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC president, also mourned the death of Gatti Jr.

“The World Boxing Council and the global community of our sport join in prayer for the profound loss of Arturo Gatti Jr. at the age of 17. May God grant him eternal rest and help his family find peace,” expressed Sulaiman.