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Arturo Gatti Jr., 17, Found Dead in Mexico as Investigation Begins

Officials have not confirmed a cause of death, with early reports based on social-media posts saying the teenager was found hanging.

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Overview

  • Chuck Zito, a close friend and former bodyguard of Arturo Gatti Sr., announced the death on Instagram on Wednesday, stating the 17-year-old was found hanging in a Mexico apartment.
  • French-Canadian outlet TVA Nouvelles reported Gatti Jr. was living in Mexico with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, and that a neighbor discovered his body.
  • Longtime coach Moe Latif acknowledged the loss on social media, as tributes poured in from the boxing world, including former champion Jean Pascal.
  • Authorities have not released an official cause or indicated whether foul play is suspected, and details remain under investigation.
  • The case echoes the 2009 death of Arturo Gatti Sr. in Brazil, which was ruled a suicide by hanging but has been disputed by many close to the fighter.