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 loss of Arturo Gatti Jr. His journey was just beginning, but his spirit will live forever, now reunited with his legendary father among the stars,” the organization expressed in a 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 post on social media.

Message from Chuck Zito

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

Message from Moe Latif

DAZN Boxing also expressed its deep sadness at the passing of Gatti Jr. Arturo 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. Gatti Jr. aspired to emulate his father in amateur boxing, with the goal of participating in the Olympic Games before turning professional. He was only 10 months old when his father, Arturo Gatti Sr., 37 years old, was found dead in mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Brazil in July 2009. Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, also lamented the loss 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,” said Sulaiman.

Mauricio Sulaiman