Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of late boxing legend Arturo Gatti, has died. He was 17 years old.

The World Boxing Association confirmed the news of his passing on Wednesday and wrote the following in a social media post:

"The WBA and the boxing world mourn the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr. 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."

ESPN reported that Gatti Jr. was found dead in Mexico, where he lived with his mother and Gatti's widow, Amanda Rodrigues. But additional details on the circumstances of his death were unclear.

Gatti Jr. aspired to become a boxer like his late father and started his career as an amateur boxer with a goal to compete in the Olympics befor

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