Watch: Arturo Gatti’s son’s training video with Mike Tyson resurfaces after his mysterious death at 17

Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of late boxing legend Arturo Gatti, was found dead on Monday, October 6, in Mexico, according to The Ring Magazine. Gatti Jr., who lived with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, was pursuing a professional boxing career and had been training actively in recent months.

Authorities in Mexico have not yet determined the cause of death. Initial reports suggest that he was discovered by a neighbor, though no further details have been released. His mother, Amanda Rodrigues, the widow of the former world champion, was in Mexico with him at the time.

The circumstances surrounding Gatti Jr.’s death have drawn comparisons to his father’s controversial passing 16 years ago, in Pernambuco, Brazil, at the age of 37. The former WBC super lightweight champion, Arturo Gatti, whose death was initially ruled a suicide but has continued to be questioned by family and friends.

Arturo Gatti Jr. with Mike Tyson

Following the death of 17-year-old Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing icon Arturo Gatti, fans have been sharing a video of the young fighter training with Mike Tyson, a moment that has since gone viral across social media.


Recently he had been preparing for a professional bout scheduled in Mexico for June 14, 2025, though he was reportedly removed from the fight card for reasons that remain unclear.

Tributes for Arturo Gatti Jr

Former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal issued a heartfelt tribute to the Gatti family on social media. “Sixteen years after losing his father, the world loses another Gatti,” Pascal wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of Arturo Gatti Jr. and Arturo Gatti Sr.

“The son of a legendary fighter, one legacy,” Pascal continued. “Both gone too soon. May they reunite in peace. My heart is heavy; life can be unfair sometimes.”