Arturo Gatti Jr., Son of Late Boxing Legend, Found Dead at 17

Gatti Sr. was also found dead in 2009 at age 37; his death ruled a suicide.

Arturo Gatti celebrates knocking out Jesse James Leija to defend the WBC Super Lightweight title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., on Jan. 29, 2005. Al Bello/Getty Images

Arturo Gatti Jr., son of late boxing Hall of Famer Arturo Gatti, has died at age 17.

In a statement on Oct. 8, the World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed news of his death, before offering condolences to his family and loved ones.