The Canadian warrior gave fight fans some of the most epic boxing matches of all time.
(ESPN.com)
Former boxing champion Arturo Gatti, one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, was found dead in a hotel room in the posh seaside resort of Porto de Galihnas early Saturday. Police investigator Edilson Alves told The Associated Press that the body of the former junior welterweight champ was discovered in his hotel room at the tourist resort, where Gatti had arrived on Friday with his Brazilian wife Amanda and 1-year-old son. Alves said police were investigating and it was unclear how the 37-year-old Canadian died. Foul play is suspected in the death, the CBC reported. "It is still too early to say anything concrete, although it is all very strange," Alves said. A spokeswoman for the state public safety department said Gatti's wife and son were unhurt. The women declined to give a name in keeping with department policy. READ MORE
Gatti became a New Jersey folk hero for his old-school, unyeilding style and heroic fights with "Irish" Micky Ward in Atlantic City...
Here are highlights from all three:
RIP
