Arturo Gatti Jr. Found Dead in Mexico

American actor and stuntman Chuck Zito announced via Instagram the passing of Arturo Gatti Jr., son of former world champion Arturo Gatti. According to Zito, Gatti Jr. was discovered deceased in Mexico.

“With a heavy heart I must say ‘rest in peace’ to 17-year-old Arturo Gatti Jr., who was found hanging yesterday in an apartment in Mexico. Just as 16 years ago his father was found dead in an apartment in Brazil.

My condolences to his mother, sisters, brothers, and his daughter Sophia.”

Gatti Jr. had been involved in boxing.