Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing great, dead at 17 in eerie similarity to father’s death, Arturo Gatti Jr. has tragically passed away at just 17 years old in Mexico
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Arturo Gatti Jr, who has died at just 17 years old in Mexico. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. May he rest in peace.
Arturo Gatti Jr. has tragically passed away at just 17 years old in Mexico. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones during this devastating time 🙏
Arturo Gatti Jr., the teenage son of Canadian boxing legend Arturo Gatti, has died at the age of 17.
In an Instagram post announcing the teen’s death, the former bodyguard of the elder Gatti described a chilling scene that mirrored the late boxer’s death, which was ruled a suicide.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say,…. R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR. who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday. The same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago. My condolences to Arturo Gatti Seniors – Mom, Sisters, Brothers, and his daughter Sophia,” Chuck Zito wrote on his page Wednesday.
reportedly coached Gatti Jr., also verified reports Wednesday in an Instagram Story.
“It is unfortunately not a rumor or a joke,” the message read. “Artruro is gone. I’d appreciate if you stop reaching out at this time.”
Gatti, who won world titles in the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Council, was found dead in July 2009 by his wife, Amanda Rodrigues Gatti, in a rented Brazilian residence.