NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of the late boxing legend Arturo Gatti, died, the World Boxing Association (WBA) said on Wednesday. He was 17.

The WBA released a statement on social media.

“The WBA and the boxing world mourn the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr.,” the organization wrote on X. “His journey was just beginning, yet his spirit will live on — now reunited with his legendary father among the stars.

“Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Chuck Zito, Gatti Sr.’s former bodyguard, also confirmed the death of the teenager on social media. He wrote on social media that the younger Gatti was “found hanging in an apartment in Mexico.” Additional details about the teen’s death were unclear.

BOXING GREAT RICKY HATTON DEAD AT 46

Gatt

See Full Page