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

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

The World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed on Wednesday the death of Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the iconic boxer and Hall of Famer, Arturo Gatti. He was 17 years 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 expressed in a statement.

World Boxing Association

RIP Arturo Gatti Jr 🙏🏽🕊️

— Boxing Kingdom 👑 (@BoxingKingdom14) February 20, 2024

Reports of the teenager’s death began circulating on social media and were confirmed by Chuck Zito, Gatti Sr.’s former bodyguard, in a post.

“With great sorrow I have to say… RIP 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,” wrote Latif in an Instagram story, asking for privacy during this difficult time.

DAZN Boxing expressed its “deep sadness” at the news of Gatti Jr.’s passing.

Our thoughts are with the Gatti family. 💔

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) February 20, 2024

Gatti Jr. was found dead in Mexico, where he resided with his mother and Gatti’s widow, Amanda Rodrigues. Additional details about his death have not been revealed. Arturo Gatti Jr. aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps as an amateur boxer, hoping to compete in the Olympics before turning professional. He was 10 months old when Gatti Sr., 37, was found dead in mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Brazil in July 2009.