“Little Thunder”: Canelo Alvarez’s Trainer Joins Fans in Lauding Late Arturo Gatti’s 15 Year Old Son’s Exceptional Boxing Skills

Published 10/16/2023, 1:37 PM EDT

Arturo Gatti was incredibly likable in the sport. His sudden death shocked us all. His legendary fights with Micky Ward earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame. Even before that, fans loved him. He always gave his all for his supporters. Meanwhile, his son is showing promise as a future star. Arturo Gatti Jr. is a natural boxer, already displaying raw talent. He looks strikingly like his father, Arturo Sr.

Although young, Arturo Jr stirred up headlines with his Instagram clips. Not only this, his sessions with Mike Tyson and Popo Freitas and a gift from Ryan Garcia keep interest in Gatti Jr. high. He always honors his dad on social media, showing his lifelong passion for boxing. Furthermore, his zeal is evident throughout his boxing glimpses. In his recent Instagram post, Arturo Jr has yet again given his fans a glimpse of his boxing skills. Moreover, even Canelo Alvarez’s trainer has reacted to this clip.

Fans are enticed by the boxing skills of Arturo Gatti Jr

In his latest post on Instagram, Arturo Gatti Jr showed fans his exceptional boxing skills in the ring. While the details of the match are unrevealed, fans can witness the zeal he has while boxing. Fans are overwhelmingly positive about Gatti Jr., seeing him as a rising star in boxing.

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Heralding the plethora of opinions, we first have Eddy Reynoso, Canelo Alvarez’s trainer, who shows his support with fire and fist emojis.

Another fan feels honored to have watched Gatti Sr. fight and believes Junior is making his father proud. The fan writes, “A chip off the old block . Your father is in you . So honored to have watched your father on T.V vs Mickey Ward and others. You are making your father very proud.”

Then, a third fan calls him by the nickname “Little Thunder” suggesting excitement about his potential.

One follower recounts a personal encounter with Gatti Sr., praising his down-to-earth nature and wishing Junior the best. The fan penned, “I met your pops at a boxing event I was working security at once. Got to talk to him for about 10mins. Very down to earth guy and mad chill. He was one of the toughest boxers ever! Good luck to you JR! Wish you the best!”

Lastly, while acknowledging that Gatti Jr. has immense potential and would make his father proud, one viewer advised him to tone down the showboating. The viewer says, “Yo this kid Arturo Gattijr is something else, his dad is looking down at him and I’m sure he’s proud. Just one little criticism, don’t like the show boating other than that, he’s got crazy potential.”

In conclusion, Gatti Jr. is captivating fans and experts alike, signaling a bright future in boxing. His social media teems with endorsements from big names and heartfelt tributes to his late father. While he’s already turning heads, fans advise him to stay grounded. Keep an eye on this rising star; he’s more than just his father’s legacy.

What do you think of his boxing skills? Tell us in the comment section below!

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Tanya Tewari is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. With a BA Honors in Literature and Linguistics, she uniquely combines her love for writing with her fervor for boxing. Her experience as a content creator helps her bring a fan's perspective to the sport of boxing.

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Arijit Saha