Former champion Gatti found dead

Gatti retired from boxing in 2007
Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in a hotel room in Brazil.

A spokeswoman for the public safety department of Pernambuco state said the Canadian's body was discovered on Saturday in north east Brazil.

Italian-born Gatti, 37, was IBF Super featherweight champion in 1995 and WBC Super lightweight champion in 2004. He retired in 2007.

Police investigator Edilson Alves said it was unclear how Gatti died.

However, a spokeswoman said there were no bullet or stab wounds on the body.

Gatti had arrived in the seaside resort of Porto de Galinhas on Friday with his wife and one-year-old son.

The spokeswoman added that police had found blood stains on the floor, but that his wife and son were unhurt.

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Gatti retired after losing a welterweight contest to Alfonso Gomez.

His career spanned 49 fights brought 40 wins, 31 of them knockouts

Conocer al cojo sentao!

Las Aguilas son Las Aguilas!!!!!!!!

#2 - Posted 12 July 2009, 2:33 PM
TuPapaupa Location: United States, Everywhere Join date: August 2008 Member #: 1255 Posts: 13937	RE: Former champion Gatti found dead Quote: mirabal4ever previously said: Gatti retired from boxing in 2007 Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in a hotel room in Brazil. A spokeswoman for the public safety department of Pernambuco state said the Canadian's body was discovered on Saturday in north east Brazil. Italian-born Gatti, 37, was IBF Super featherweight champion in 1995 and WBC Super lightweight champion in 2004. He retired in 2007. Police investigator Edilson Alves said it was unclear how Gatti died. However, a spokeswoman said there were no bullet or stab wounds on the body. Gatti had arrived in the seaside resort of Porto de Galinhas on Friday with his wife and one-year-old son. The spokeswoman added that police had found blood stains on the floor, but that his wife and son were unhurt. 606: DEBATE R.I.P True legend of the sport patmanceltic2 Gatti retired after losing a welterweight contest to Alfonso Gomez. His career spanned 49 fights brought 40 wins, 31 of them knockouts I loved to watch him fight and went to see a few of his fights. With Gatti you knew what you were going to get: a slugfest. A true warrior. Rest in peace, "Thunder". I am "An Army Of One" Come Get Some!!.
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#1 - Posted 12 July 2009, 3:11 AM
mirabal4ever Location: United States, OMNIPRESENT. El Cantinero de Jarabacoa. "Aguilucho desde Chiquitito" Join date: March 2009 Member #: 2380 Posts: 5015	Former champion Gatti found dead Gatti retired from boxing in 2007 Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti has been found dead in a hotel room in Brazil. A spokeswoman for the public safety department of Pernambuco state said the Canadian's body was discovered on Saturday in north east Brazil. Italian-born Gatti, 37, was IBF Super featherweight champion in 1995 and WBC Super lightweight champion in 2004. He retired in 2007. Police investigator Edilson Alves said it was unclear how Gatti died. However, a spokeswoman said there were no bullet or stab wounds on the body. Gatti had arrived in the seaside resort of Porto de Galinhas on Friday with his wife and one-year-old son. The spokeswoman added that police had found blood stains on the floor, but that his wife and son were unhurt. 606: DEBATE R.I.P True legend of the sport patmanceltic2 Gatti retired after losing a welterweight contest to Alfonso Gomez. His career spanned 49 fights brought 40 wins, 31 of them knockouts Conocer al cojo sentao! Las Aguilas son Las Aguilas!!!!!!!!
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#3 - Posted 12 July 2009, 9:21 PM
TuPapaupa Location: United States, Everywhere Join date: August 2008 Member #: 1255 Posts: 13937	RE: Former champion Gatti found dead Btw,Gatti's wife has been charged with first-degree murder for his death. I am "An Army Of One" Come Get Some!!.
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