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Arturo Gatti Jr., 17, Found Dead in Mexico as Reports Describe Hanging

Officials have not determined a cause of death or indicated whether foul play is suspected.

Overview

  • Chuck Zito announced on Instagram that the teenager was found hanging in a Mexican apartment on Tuesday.
  • Longtime coach Moe Latif confirmed the death on social media and asked for privacy.
  • TVA Nouvelles reported Gatti Jr. was in Mexico with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, and was discovered by a neighbor.
  • Tributes from the boxing community, including Jean Pascal, highlighted the prospect’s ties to Mike Tyson and plans to turn professional.
  • The death has renewed focus on Arturo Gatti Sr.’s 2009 case in Brazil, which was ruled a suicide but remains disputed by family and supporters.