The son of boxer Arturo Gatti is found dead in an apartment at the age of 17

Chuck Zitoa former bodyguard and personal friend of the boy’s father, mourned the loss on social media. “It is with a heavy heart that I say: rest in peace, Arturo Gatti Jr., just 17 years old”he wrote. The teenager, who inherited his father’s name and passion, was already training in boxing and competing in amateur fights, with dreams of becoming a professional and honoring his family’s legacy in the ring.

Arturo Gatti Jr. he was only 10 months old when his father, one of the greatest legends of world boxing, died mysteriously in Brazil in 2009. The athlete’s body was found in an apartment in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco, while he was on holiday with his wife and son. The case, which involved suspicions of murder and suicide, never had a definitive outcome.

Has the tragic fate repeated itself in the Gatti family?

The premature death of Arturo Jr. rekindled painful memories and theories about “curse” which seems to be around the last name Cats. Just like his father’s, the young man’s life was suddenly interrupted and still shrouded in mystery. While the Mexican police investigate the causes, fans and former teammates of the legendary boxer express their condolences and tributes on social media, remembering the impact he had Arturo Gatti left behind in sports and the sadness of seeing his son leave so soon.

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