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New Book: “Killed In Brazil?” Promises To Be Fascinating Reading For Arturo Gatti Admirers

June 16, 2020 by James Slater

Arturo Gatti - “I know for a fact he never quit in the ring, and he'd never quit in life. I just know there's something more to it. I guarantee it wasn't suicide,” Micky Ward, speaking in November, about Arturo Gatti's death.

“I know for a fact he never quit in the ring, and he’d never quit in life. I just know there’s something more to it. I guarantee it wasn’t suicide,” Micky Ward, speaking in November, … read full article “New Book: “Killed In Brazil?” Promises To Be Fascinating Reading For Arturo Gatti Admirers”

The Mysterious Deaths Of Gatti, Liston, Folley, Mills And Turpin

March 30, 2020 by James Slater

Foul Play Or Not Foul Play?

A man who has fought for years in the ring, who has risked his very life in doing so, is fully deserving of living a long and happy life … read full article “The Mysterious Deaths Of Gatti, Liston, Folley, Mills And Turpin”

The Curious Case Of King Solomon: The First Man To Defeat The Great Arturo Gatti

November 13, 2019 by James Slater

Arturo Gatti - Some fighters are never quite the same after tasting the sting of defeat for the very first time. This was clearly not the case with the great, the legendary, the beloved Arturo Gatti; far from it. As we know, Gatti, who lost the seventh fight of his pro career, via decision, went on to engage in some of the most astonishingly brutal and thrilling prize fights of all-time; Gatti also winning himself a couple of world titles.

Some fighters are never quite the same after tasting the sting of defeat for the very first time. This was clearly not the case with the great, the legendary, the beloved Arturo Gatti; far from … read full article “The Curious Case Of King Solomon: The First Man To Defeat The Great Arturo Gatti”

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Announced

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by Bob Trieger

Arturo Gatti - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2019 to be inducted during the 15th annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, November 9, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.

The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2019 to be inducted during the 15th annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, November 9, in the Uncas Ballroom at … read full article “Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Announced”

Arturo Gatti: He Will Never Be Forgotten

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by James Slater

Had he lived, ultimate fan-favourite Arturo Gatti would this week have turned 47 (July 11) – Sadly as we all know, Gatti met an untimely death at the young age of just 37, back in … read full article “Arturo Gatti: He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Where Does Floyd Mayweather’s Dismantling Of Arturo Gatti Rank Amongst His Finest Wins?

April 4, 2020June 25, 2019 by James Slater

Arturo Gatti - Boxing his pay-per-view debut, Floyd Mayweather, aged 28 and at the time sporting a 33-0 record as well as being at his blinding peak, dismantled the hugely popular Arturo Gatti. It was 14 years ago today, and Floyd, the challenger for Arturo's WBC belt at 140 pounds, put on a one-sided beating of a sizzling show.

Boxing his pay-per-view debut, Floyd Mayweather, aged 28 and at the time sporting a 33-0 record as well as being at his blinding peak, dismantled the hugely popular Arturo Gatti. It was 14 years ago … read full article “Where Does Floyd Mayweather’s Dismantling Of Arturo Gatti Rank Amongst His Finest Wins?”

May 18, 2002: The Gatti-Ward Rivalry Begins

May 18, 2019 by James Slater

May 18th, Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut.

It was on the above date (some 17 years ago today) at the above venue when two of the most incredibly willing, and tough, and gutsy 140 pound … read full article “May 18, 2002: The Gatti-Ward Rivalry Begins”

Twenty Years On: Recalling The First Ivan Robinson-Arturo Gatti Classic

August 22, 2018 by James Slater

Just about everyone’s favourite fighter when he was regularly thrilling millions with epic war after epic war, the late, great Arturo Gatti gave us almost too many classics to remember. For many, Gatti’s three slugfests … read full article “Twenty Years On: Recalling The First Ivan Robinson-Arturo Gatti Classic”

Mayweather Vs. Gatti: Floyd at his meanest

June 26, 2017June 25, 2017 by James Slater

Arturo Gatti - Going into the fight that took place 12 years ago today, there were plenty of fight fans bracing themselves for a great fight, a competitive fight. Instead, what we saw when Floyd Mayweather Junior challenged Arturo Gatti for his WBC 140-pound belt was a massacre.

Going into the fight that took place 12 years ago today, there were plenty of fight fans bracing themselves for a great fight, a competitive fight. Instead, what we saw when Floyd Mayweather Junior challenged … read full article “Mayweather Vs. Gatti: Floyd at his meanest”