Former boxer Arturo Gatti found dead on second honeymoon in Brazil
Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (April 15, 1972 – July 11, 2009) was a Canadian professional boxer. Gatti was born in Italy to Italian parents, but his family moved to Canada when he was young and he was raised in Montreal (Quebec). Upon turning pro in 1991, Gatti relocated to Jersey City, New Jersey, but after retirement had moved back to Montreal where he worked in real estate.
He has participated in Ring Magazine’s “fight of the year” a total of four times (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2003). His brother, Joe Gatti, is also a professional boxer. Arturo announced his retirement on July 14, 2007. On July 11, 2009, Arturo was found dead in a hotel in Brazil
It was reported in the press on July 11, 2009 that Gatti was found dead in Brazil at a condo he and his wife were renting. He was on a second honeymoon with his wife and 1 year old son. Foulplay is suspected.
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