Getting ready to head off to the airport to go to St. Louis for the Philly-centric All-Star Game, but before we launch into all ASG all the time, it is worth mentioning the death of boxer Arturo Gatti. According to the newspaper accounts, Gatti was found dead in his apartment in Brazil under suspicious circumstances. One report indicates that Gatti was strangled by the strap of a purse -- possibly owned by his wife.
For most, Gatti will be remembered as a partner in some of the most memorable boxing matches of the past 20 years. In a triology of matches against Mickey Ward, Gatti made the action in those Rocky movies look not-so far-fetched.
Gatti was involved in boxing's fight of the year four times. Here's the ninth round of one the fights against Ward in 2002:
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Interestingly, Gatti added Ward to his ring entourage in his subsequent fights.