This is a devastating loss for boxing, it really is. He left his heart and soul in the ring every time he fought and gave me some of the greatest sporting memories of my life.
I'll never forget Gatti - Ward, round 9 for as long as I live! It was one of those rare moments where I was actually walking towards the TV screen, throwing mini-punches in tandem with the two of them and shouting with excitement! Gatti could lift you out of your seat from halfway across the world, a total legend.
The most ironic part for me though is the fact that afer his loss to Gomez, I remember saying to myself; "Hang em' up and sit back Arturo, now you can enjoy all that hard earned money and have a happy long retirement!" God knows, nobody deserved a better retirement than him! And then this happens...
R.I.P. champ! Forever the human highlight reel!
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Re: Arturo Gatti Appreciation Thread.
Originally Posted by Oggie
This is a devastating loss for boxing, it really is. He left his heart and soul in the ring every time he fought and gave me some of the greatest sporting memories of my life.
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