Arturo Gatti Jr death mystery deepens as family claims shocking homicide investigation is underway

Arturo Gatti Jr has shocked the boxing world after his family claimed his death is now being investigated as a possible homicide. The 17-year-old son of late Canadian boxing legend Arturo Gatti was found dead earlier this month in a Mexico apartment.

He was reportedly discovered hanging inside the home while staying with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, according to TVA Nouvelles in Canada. The news comes 16 years after his father’s mysterious death in Brazil, which also remains unsolved and highly controversial.

Arturo Gatti Jr’s sister Sofia Gatti — is his death now officially a homicide case across Mexico, Canada, and the US?

Sofia Gatti, the sister of Arturo Gatti Jr, released a public statement saying the family has received official documents confirming the case is being treated as a homicide investigation.

She wrote the message on a GoFundMe page that has already raised more than $25,000. Sofia said legal action has already started in Mexico, Canada, and the United States to find out the truth. She said the family is paying for lawyers, travel, forensic testing, and expert investigators to make sure nothing is missed.

She added that around $16,000 more is needed for expanded toxicology testing, fingerprint checks, and crime experts.

She said the family wants full transparency and justice for Arturo. Versace Gatti, a cousin of Arturo Gatti Jr, also posted a message on Instagram saying she will not rest until justice is served.The teenager was reportedly found by a neighbor in the apartment. Chuck Zito, a former bodyguard and close friend of Arturo Sr, was the first to confirm the teenager’s death to the public.

Arturo Gatti Sr’s 2009 death also remains surrounded by mystery and doubt

Arturo Gatti Sr was found dead in Brazil in July 2009 while on vacation with Amanda Rodrigues.

His body was discovered on the floor with bruises and a deep mark on his neck. Also Read: Andre Agassi And Steffi Graf’s Daughter Jaz Posts Sweet Anniversary Wish As Parents Celebrate 24 Years TogetherBrazilian police first arrested Rodrigues on suspicion of murder but later ruled the death as a suicide by hanging. Many close to Arturo Gatti Sr, including his former manager Pat Lynch, have never accepted the suicide ruling.A team of private investigators in 2011 claimed he was knocked out and then strangled. Despite their report, a Quebec coroner later said there was no clear proof of murder or suicide due to major early mistakes in the investigation. The case was never fully solved and now, Arturo Gatti Jr death may reopen everything once again.