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

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

The World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed this Wednesday the death of Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the iconic boxer and Hall of Fame member, 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 forever, now reunited with his legendary father among the stars,” the organization expressed in a statement.

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

“It is with great sadness that I have to say… RIP to Arturo Gatti Jr., 17 years old,” Zito wrote on Instagram.

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

“Unfortunately, it’s neither a rumor nor a joke. Arturo is gone,” wrote Latif in an Instagram story, asking for privacy during this difficult time.

Arturo Gatti Jr., son of the legendary boxer, dies at 17 years old — Arturo Gatti Jr., quien falleció a los 17 años, buscaba seguir los pasos de su difunto padre como boxeador aficionado con la esperanza de competir en los Juegos Olímpicos antes de convertirse en profesional. Cortesía de Daniel Roby

DAZN Boxing expressed its “deep sadness” at the news of Gatti Jr.’s passing. Gatti Jr. was found dead in Mexico, where he resided with his mother and Gatti’s widow, Amanda Rodrigues. No additional details about his death have been provided. Gatti Jr. aspired to follow in his father’s footsteps as an amateur boxer, hoping to participate in the Olympics 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.