The son of an artist, a boxer ready to go “pro”, was found lifeless in an apartment in Mexico City, where he lived with his mother: the local authorities opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of his death. His father, the legend “Thunder”, was also found to have committed suicide in Brazil in 2009
Mourning in the world of boxing: Arturo Gatti Jr, son of the ring legend Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40 fights won and 9 lost), former IBF super featherweight and WBC super lightweight champion, was found dead at just 17 years old in an apartment in Mexico City, where he lived with his mother Amanda Rodrigues. The news was given by Chuck Zito, former bodyguard, via a post on social media. Then it was the family’s coach, Moe Latif, who confirmed the news and asked for respect for the family’s privacy in this dramatic moment. Local authorities have opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the death, which is currently being treated as a suicide.
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Gatti Jr. was gaining experience in amateur boxing and intended to fight in the renowned Golden Gloves tournament and turn pro as soon as possible. His father Arturo was found dead in 2009 in Brazil when he was on honeymoon with his second wife, who was initially accused of murder. A month later the Brazilian authorities dismissed the former champion’s death as a suicide. During a civil trial held in 2011 in Montreal, the coroner in charge of the case stated that there was no evidence that could confirm the possible murder.
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