WE ARE MOVING SOON, We will be switcing forum software in the coming days. I am not sure of the exact time and date but sometime this week. I will do my best to make sure the disruption is as little as possible but the site could be down for a good hour for the move. If you want to know about the new forum sofware please visit this Discussion

GG Arturo Gatti

CerberusCerberus
in Off Topic Lounge
Just heard on The Score that Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was found dead in his hotel room, apparently suffering from blunt force trauma. I still remember, as much as I wasn't a boxing fan, always stopping to watch the show if I found he was fighting. Man, he was only 37.

Comments

  • cadillaccadillac
    The first time I saw him fight was vs Gabe Ruelas in 97. With his eyes swollen shut he comes from behind with a KO from nowhere. I never missed another one of his fights and I own his entire catalog on DVD as well as several autographed photos.


    The guy was everything pure about sport and competition. He was polite and courteous in interviews and Gracious as winner or loser. He gave everything he had to give every time he stepped in the ring.


    His win over Joey Gamache was the sickest KO I have ever seen and who hasn't heard of his fights with Mickey Ward.


    This news really makes me sad.


    RIP "Thunder" Gatti.
  • MiloMilo
    +1 Caddie. Say whatever else you want, but NOBODY ever asked for their $$$ back after a Gatti fight. No-fucking-body . . .

    RIP Thunder.
  • GrahamGraham
    RIP

    YouTube - ARTURO GATTI greatest hits
  • roketinpoketroketinpoket
    Toronto Star reported that he died from suffocation from a purse strap.

    RIP
  • Rookie519Rookie519
    Defenitly my favourite Boxer of all time.
  • EddiePlaysO8EddiePlaysO8
    RIP, Gatti made up for his lack of skill with his heart.
Sign In or Register to comment.
HomeDiscussionsToggle Dark Mode