Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the legendary boxer, dies at 17 years old

Arturo Gatti Jr., Son of Boxing Icon, Dies at 17

The World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed this Wednesday the death of Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the legendary boxer and Hall of Fame member, Arturo Gatti, at the age of 17.

“The WBA and the boxing world mourn the loss of Arturo Gatti Jr. His path was just beginning, but his spirit will live forever, now reunited with his legendary father among the stars”, reads the organization’s statement.
World Boxing Association

The news began to circulate on social media and was confirmed by Chuck Zito, Gatti Sr.’s former bodyguard, through a social media post.

Chuck Zito’s Post

Moe Latif, Gatti Jr.’s coach, also confirmed the news in an Instagram story.

Moe Latif’s Instagram Story

Arturo Gatti Jr., quien falleció a los 17 años, buscaba seguir los pasos de su padre como boxeador aficionado con la esperanza de competir en los Juegos Olímpicos antes de convertirse en profesional.

DAZN Boxing expressed its “deep sadness” at the passing 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 his death have not yet been revealed. The young Gatti Jr. aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps, seeking a career in amateur boxing with the goal of participating in the Olympics before turning professional. Arturo Gatti Sr. passed away in July 2009 under mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Brazil, when his son was 10 months old. Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, 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 rest his soul and help his family find peace,” declared Sulaiman.
Mauricio Sulaiman, President of the World Boxing Council