Who Replaces Gatti ?

We are a couple of weeks from his death and the police are sticking to their investigation that Amanda did it. I am sure we will find out the truth once the trial begins. We now look forward to who will replace Arturo in the ring. The level of excitement he brought isn't easily matched. It was also ironic that he died as Mickey Ward's movie has started filming. I think most people believe that his battles with Ward were incredible. People have said that before during Ali-Frazier. I am sure we will see it again. I guess Vasquez-Marquez and Barrera-Morales are right up there. Maybe there are boxers out there with the work ethic and warrior spirit of Gatti and I am not looking hard enough to replace him yet !

Arturo Gatti, R.I.P.

What can you say when a legend is struck down. The latest reports say that his wife is a suspect and that he may have been dead for up to 8 hours before his body was discovered or reported. That really doesn't make much of a difference for the moment. When someone passes on you try to remember what legacy that person left behind. In Arturo's case it is easy. All you had to do was watch one of his battles. I think the first time I saw him he was dishing it out with Angel Manfredi. I hadn't seen a match like that since Ali-Frazier. He was incredible and quite the performer. You paid big money to see an event and that is exactly what you saw. It didn't matter whether he would win or lose, his fans loved him and they always will. I am proud to say I was a fan.