17-year-old son of late boxing legend found dead

The boxing world is reeling after the shocking death of Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of late boxing legend Arturo “Thunder” Gatti. The young man, who had been training to follow in his father’s footsteps, was found dead in his apartment in Mexico City earlier this week.

Authorities confirmed that Gatti Jr. was discovered in the apartment he shared with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues. The cause of death has not yet been made public, and Mexican officials say the investigation is ongoing.

The news spread rapidly through the global boxing community, sparking an outpouring of grief and disbelief.

“The WBA and the entire boxing family mourn the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr.,” the World Boxing Association said in a statement. “His journey had only just begun. Now he joins his legendary father among the stars. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones.”

The tragedy cuts especially deep for those who remember the turbulent and tragic story of his father. Arturo Gatti Sr., an Italian-Canadian two-division world champion, died under mysterious circumstances in 2009 at the age of 37 while on vacation in Brazil. His wife, Amanda, was initially arrested on suspicion of homicide but later released after an autopsy ruled his death a suicide. The case, however, has remained clouded in speculation and controversy ever since