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There is some thing missing... even though I know what it is, I will not reach for it. It sits in bright shadows of blue mist, on the other side of reality. It matters not and the mist will eventually evaporate, causing it to disappear. That is when it will be missing no more, untill then I wish another knew what was missing for me.
I just heard that boxing champion Arturo “Thunder” Gatti was found dead in Brazil. Dead at 37. Horrifying news as the celebrity deaths this month continue to mount up.
Anyone who knows me, understands my passion for a great fight. Be it in the ring or the octagon, I admire and respect people passionate enough about their sport, to come out and give 200% of them selves delivering a show, that as you sit there and watch you realize, you have gotten more than your monies worth. To me Arturo Gatti was atop the list of true heart and soul warriors.
Gatti wasn’t the most gifted boxer but he was one hell of an action fighter. His three fights with Micky Ward will go down as one of the best boxing trilogies in the sport’s history (to me the very best!). Neither was as talented as Ali and Frazier, or Holyfield and Bowe, but they gave boxing fans huge thrills. It seemed like a Rocky movie was playing out before your very eyes.
I encourage you to watch this video, it highlights the thunder and lightening trilogy these two men gave us. Arturo Gatti was the victor in two of the fights. From the ferocious left hook Ward delivers to the liver, to Gatti breaking bones in his right hand and not even being able to deliver a right punch for a few rounds until the numbness and swelling set in, they never waiver. Pride, heart and determination keep them getting back up and pushing forward.
Ward and Gatti didn't know each other heading into these fights, no more than you would any other opponent you were going up against. Sure they studied each other, how ever an amazing friendship developed as this trilogy unfolds. Micky Ward retires after the third fight and then becomes a trainer and corner man for Arturo.
Arturo retired with a 40-9 record and the respect of many fans who watched his fights. He was a true blood and guts warrior.
My heart goes out to his family, at the young age of 37 Arturo was murdered by his wife as he slept.
I truly can't believe he is gone. I followed Gatti his entire career.....I remember thinking "Man when is someone going to be able to beat this kid?"
Gatti had a heart of gold, no ego, just raw talent and one hell of a heart. This dismal planet has just become a bit more grim to me.
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