Yesterday I saw with horror the ESPN ticker say that Arturo Gatti had been killed. The details of which were awful and have no bearing on the legacy this man has left.
I remember very clearly in May of 2002 watching Arturo fight Micky Ward, this was the first of their three meetings, and for a boxing fan watching these three fights were heaven.
My wife, brother in-law, and I watched as these gladiators fought their hearts out. Immediately we all loved them both.
Arturo was the kind of fighter that no matter how much damage he took, he kept coming, kept moving forward, stalking and carrying with him a punchers chance with every shot he threw. Thanks to him I found my passion for the sweet science and he was the best ambassador the sport could have.
He will always be a champion in my eyes....
Thank you Arturo for all of the memories, rest in peace.
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