Arturo Gatti’s son has tragically passed away at the age of 17.Arturo Gatti Jr was found dead in Mexico on Tuesday – 16 years after the death of his legendary boxing father.Gatti Jr had aspirations to enter the professional boxing world just like his iconic dadHe was just ten months old when his father died in 2009Gatti Jr has now passed away at just 17-years-oldGatti, a former IBF super-featherweight and WBC super-lightweight champion and known as ‘The Thunder,’ committed suicide in 2009 after a stellar career during which he battled Floyd Mayweather and enjoyed an epic trilogy with Micky Ward.And in truly tragic news, it has been announced that his teenage son has now sadly died.French-speaking Canadian network TVA Nouvelles has claimed that Gatti Jr was with his mother, Amanda Rodrigues, in Mexico before his death.The Ring has confirmed Gatti Jr’s shocking passing, reporting that his cause of death was unknown at the time of posting.Arturo Gatti Jr found dead aged 17“Sixteen years after losing his father, the world loses another Gatti,” former WBC and lineal light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal wrote on Instagram.“The son of a legendary fighter, one legacy, both gone too soon. May they reunite in peace. “My heart is heavy… life can be unfair sometimes. I’m sending strength, love and prayers to his family.“May he rest in power, like his father, a true warrior.”Pascal’s words followed a statement from Gatti Sr’s ex-bodyguard, Chuck Zito, that confirmed the young man’s death.“It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say… RIP to 17-year-old Arturo Gatti Jr…” Zito said.Gatti Sr enjoyed a hugely successful 16-year career in the squared circle, winning world titles across two divisionsGETTYHe locked horns with the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Oscar de la Hoya, and Micky Ward during his 16-year professional careerGetty Images - Getty“My condolences to Arturo Gatti Seniors – Mom, Sisters, Brothers, and his daughter, Sophia.”Tributes pour in followng death of Gatti JrOther members of the boxing fraternity have since paid their tributes to Gatti Jr.One wrote on X: “Arturo Gatti Jr. had his entire life in front of him. Heartbreaking.”Antoher said: “Trying to process this Arturo Gatti Jr. news….absolutely heartbreaking. Been a tough few weeks for boxing.”While a third added: Awful news. Remember seeing a video of Mike Tyson watching young Gatti hit the heavy bag. “The way he threw his punches was like watching a mini version of his dad. My heart goes out to his family.”Gatti Jr spent some time training with Mike Tyson when he was younger and wanted to box at the Olympics before turning pro@arturo_gattijr9 (Instagram)Gatti Jr was looking to follow in his father’s footsteps, having been recorded training with former world heavyweight champion Tyson from a young age.He first strapped up the gloves at the age of six and went on to compete in a reported two amateur bouts.Gatti Jr was just one-year-old when his father died under suspicious circumstances.