Tragic Loss: Arturo Gatti Jr., 17, Found Dead
In terribly shocking and sad news, it has been reported that Arturo Gatti Junior was found dead earlier this week, this from hanging. The son of the legendary, all-action fan-favourite … read more
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20 Years Ago Today: “Pretty Boy” Floyd’s Wholly One-Sided Shoot-Out With Arturo Gatti
This wasn’t a fight, it was a showcase. It was a masterclass. It was tough to watch for the many millions of Arturo Gatti fans. Floyd Mayweather, then dubbed “Pretty … read more
On This Day: Arturo Gatti Retires Jesse James Leija And Sets Up A Massive Fight With Floyd Mayweather
Today, twenty years ago, ring legend Arturo Gatti scored another big win that set up a massive fight for “Thunder.” On January 29th, 2005, Gatti, the WBC champion at 140 … read more
15 Years Ago Today: The Great Arturo Gatti Died Aged Just 37
Arturo Gatti perhaps burned brighter than any fighter of his time. So many times, “Thunder” struck, sending fans into a frenzy, with them craving more upon leaving the arena or … read more
Ivan Robinson: “I Love Arturo Gatti To This Day”
As we posthumously wish the great Arturo Gatti a happy 52nd birthday, one of the men “Thunder” went to war with during his enormously thrilling career is also thinking about … read more
20 Years Ago Today: THE Trilogy Is Complete – Gatti Vs. Ward III
THE trilogy? Maybe. You could certainly make the argument, passionately, that the three-fights (see wars) Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward thrilled the world with rank as the best in all … read more
On This Day: When De La Hoya Was Too Good (And Too Big) For Gatti
During his astonishing blood, guts, and thunder career, the one and only Arturo Gatti fought two superstars, these being Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Junior. Both greats stopped … read more
Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward – How Does The First Of Their Epic Fights Hold Up 20 Years On?
Some fights are only truly appreciated years after they took place. Other fights are instantly recognized as special; in some cases, super-special. While in the case of some fights, both … read more
Arturo Gatti At 50
Had he lived as he so richly and undeniably had every right to, Arturo Gatti would today be celebrating his 50th birthday. It’s still tough, and painful, to accept how … read more
New Three-Part Documentary On The Life And Death Of Arturo Gatti Promises “Never-Before-Seen Evidence”
The late, great Arturo Gatti will always be a fighter we have nothing but fantastic memories of. Aside from one memory, that is: his untimely, and mysterious, death. Gatti thrilled … read more