I called Gatti names like "Leatherface" and "Tinman of Oz" on a regular basis. I also stated that Gatti, James Toney and Sam Peter would make an outstanding commentating crew.

Still, when I heard of the tragedy I was saddened. Despite all my jabbing, I understood that Gatti was a soldier who would unseat my teeth should I dare to challenge him.

What a heartbreaking end to the story of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti.