Arturo Gatti Jr Cause of Death: Boxing Legend’s Son Suddenly Passes Away At 17

The boxing world is mourning the sudden loss of Arturo Gatti Jr, who tragically died at just 17 years old. The young Canadian had been following in the footsteps of his late father, the legendary Arturo Gatti Sr, by competing in amateur boxing.Chuck Zito, a longtime friend and former bodyguard of Gatti Sr, was the first to share the heartbreaking news on Wednesday. Posting on Instagram, Zito wrote: “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 Senior’s Mom, Sisters, Brothers, and his daughter Sophia.”Arturo Jr was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico on Tuesday, Zito revealed. It’s not clear yet if foul play is suspected. He was living in Mexico with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, according to French-speaking Canadian network TVA Nouvelles. The teenager was reportedly discovered by a neighbor. His death comes just over 16 years after his father’s mysterious passing.Arturo Jr had been aiming to follow in his father’s footsteps and carve out a boxing career of his own. He first laced up gloves at the age of six and competed in several amateur bouts. His longtime coach, Mo Latif, was reportedly due to travel to Mexico this week to support him. The young prodigy, who shared a close relationship with boxing legend Mike Tyson, was expected to turn professional. Related News | Dolly Parton Speaks Out For First Time Since Health Scare: 'I Ain’t Dead Yet!'Arturo Sr, a former two-weight world champion renowned for his legendary trilogy with Micky Ward, was found dead in a Brazilian condo while on vacation with his son and wife, Amanda, in 2009. Amanda Rodrigues was initially arrested on suspicion of murder but was released after 18 days as authorities ruled the death a suicide. However, many of Gatti’s family and friends remain skeptical of this conclusion. Toxicology reports showed no drug activity in his body, and there was no evidence of late-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma.