Boxing Legend Arturo Gatti’s 17-Year-Old Son Has Tragically Died

Arturo Gatti Jr. and Sr (Photo via Instagram)
Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of the late boxer Arturo Gatti, tragically lost his life at the tender age of 17.

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Gatti’s former bodyguard, Chuck Zito, confirmed the news on Instagram, revealing that the young boxer had taken his own life.

In that Instagram post announcing his tragic death, the former bodyguard of the elder Gatti described a chilling scene that mirrored the late boxer’s death.

He revealed that the 17-year-old was tragically found hanging in his apartment.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say,…. R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR., who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday. The same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago. My condolences to Arturo Gatti Seniors – Mom, Sisters, Brothers, and his daughter Sophia,” Chuck Zito wrote on his page.

Moe Latif, who reportedly coached Gatti Jr., would also take to Instagram and verify the report, saying, “It is unfortunately not a rumor or a joke,” the message read.

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“Artruro is gone. I’d appreciate it if you stop reaching out at this time.”

TMZ added that it’s not clear if foul play is suspected.

Gatti Jr’s death comes less than a month after the boxing world had to say goodbye to Ricky Hatton after he was found deceased at his home.

Arturo Gatti Jr. Died Similar To His Father

July 14, 2007; Atlantic City, NJ, USA; Arturo Gatti (White/Gold) lays on the canvas after being knocked down by Alfonso Gomez (not pictured) during their 10 round bout at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Ed Mulholland

Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of late boxer Arturo Gatti, has died at age 17.

It is yet another knife to the heart of boxing fans who have now seen both Gattis die way too soon.

Gatti Jr. was poised to follow in his father’s footsteps, but he ultimately went down the same road his father did when he took his own life.

Gatti Sr., who won world titles in the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Council, was tragically found deceased in 2009 by his wife, Amanda Rodrigues Gatti, in a rented Brazilian residence.

When his body was found, independent investigators found him with a head laceration, which indicated homicide. His wife was briefly arrested but later released once an autopsy proved that he had taken his own life.

He was only 37-years-old at the time.