The tragic death of the son of the legendary boxer: Arturo Gatti Jr. passed away at the age of 17
9 october 2025 в 01:13
Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of the late Canadian professional boxer Arturo Gatti, has passed away. He was 17 years old. Former Gatti’s bodyguard, Chuck Zito, announced the shocking news of his death on October 8, 2025, and Boxing News magazine published a statement expressing condolences to the Gatti family.
«We deeply mourn the tragic death of Arturo Gatti Jr., who died at just 17 years old in Mexico», - the Boxing News statement read. «Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family and loved ones at this difficult time. May he rest in peace».
Here’s what we know about the untimely death of Gatti Jr. and his late father.
Gatti Sr. was a professional Canadian boxer and a world champion in two weight classes. He came from a family of boxers, including his brother, former professional Joe Gatti.
Gatti Sr. was married to his wife, Brazilian native Amanda Rodrigues, with whom he had a son, Gatti Jr. Gatti Sr. also had a daughter from a previous relationship.
Gatti was found dead in July 2009 in a hotel in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, where he was on a trip with his wife and son. He was 37 years old. Although Rodrigues was initially accused by Brazilian authorities of his murder, a forensic examination concluded that Gatti had taken his own life. Charges against the widowed wife of Gatti were later dropped.
As the son of a late professional boxer, Gatti Jr. planned to follow in his father’s footsteps in the sport. He competed at an amateur level until his death in 2025.
Although it is still too early for an autopsy, Zito, the former bodyguard of Gatti, announced via Instagram in October 2025 that Gatti Jr. died «the same way» as his father: by suicide.
«With a heavy heart I have to say… Rest in peace 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI Jr., who was found hanged in an apartment in Mexico yesterday», - Zito wrote in the caption. «The same way they found his father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago. My condolences to the mother of Arturo Gatti Sr., sisters, brothers, and his daughter Sofia».
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
«We deeply mourn the tragic death of Arturo Gatti Jr., who died at just 17 years old in Mexico», - the Boxing News statement read. «Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family and loved ones at this difficult time. May he rest in peace».
Here’s what we know about the untimely death of Gatti Jr. and his late father.
Gatti Sr. was a professional Canadian boxer and a world champion in two weight classes. He came from a family of boxers, including his brother, former professional Joe Gatti.
Gatti Sr. was married to his wife, Brazilian native Amanda Rodrigues, with whom he had a son, Gatti Jr. Gatti Sr. also had a daughter from a previous relationship.
Gatti was found dead in July 2009 in a hotel in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, where he was on a trip with his wife and son. He was 37 years old. Although Rodrigues was initially accused by Brazilian authorities of his murder, a forensic examination concluded that Gatti had taken his own life. Charges against the widowed wife of Gatti were later dropped.
As the son of a late professional boxer, Gatti Jr. planned to follow in his father’s footsteps in the sport. He competed at an amateur level until his death in 2025.
Although it is still too early for an autopsy, Zito, the former bodyguard of Gatti, announced via Instagram in October 2025 that Gatti Jr. died «the same way» as his father: by suicide.
«With a heavy heart I have to say… Rest in peace 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI Jr., who was found hanged in an apartment in Mexico yesterday», - Zito wrote in the caption. «The same way they found his father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago. My condolences to the mother of Arturo Gatti Sr., sisters, brothers, and his daughter Sofia».
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
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