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Thunder & Lightning: The Fighting Gatti Brothers The Fighting Gatti Brothers refers to Arturo and Joe Gatti, two brothers who made their mark in professional boxing. They grew up in Montreal, Canada, before moving to Jersey City, New Jersey, where they pursued their boxing careers. Arturo Gatti, known as “Thunder,” was a legendary fighter famous for his relentless style, incredible resilience, and thrilling battles in the ring. He became a two-time world champion and was later inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. His fights, especially his trilogy against Micky Ward, are considered some of the most exciting in boxing history. Joe Gatti, known as “Lightning,” also had a professional boxing career, though he did not achieve the same fame as his brother. He competed in the super welterweight division and had a respectable career in the sport. Their story is detailed in the book Thunder & Lightning: The Fighting Gatti Brothers by Joe Botti, which explores their triumphs, struggles, and the darker side of boxing. Thunder & Lightning: The Fighting Gatti Brothers, by Joe Botti, is a gripping tale of triumph, tragedy, and the dark side of sports. It is a groundbreaking masterpiece that pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary lives of two brothers, Arturo, and Joe Gatti, from their childhoods in Montreal, Canada, until they arrived in Jersey City, N.J., and battled their way through the cutthroat world of professional boxing in their quest for fame, fortune, and redemption. Thunder & Lightning transcends the boundaries of a mere sports book, unearthing untold behind-the-scenes stories that will bring forth joy, laughter, excitement, admiration, shock, disappointment, sadness, and tears. Botti fearlessly exposes the pressures of stardom, the intoxicating allure of entourages, and the clandestine backroom negotiations that shaped the brothers’ careers and lives. About the Author: Born in Jersey City and raised in Union City, New Jersey, Joe Botti has been involved in boxing since 1977. He has boxed as an amateur and trained and managed amateur and professional fighters. Botti founded and directed the Union City Boxing Club from 1989 to 2013. Under Botti’s direction, the Club won 7 first-place state team trophies. In 1995, the N.J. Golden Gloves Association named Botti coach of the year. He has trained 34 N.J. Golden Glove champions and multiple successful professional boxers. Botti’s boxers have been featured on HBO, Showtime, ESPN, and MSG networks. 1993, Botti promoted the first USA Boxing-sanctioned female amateur boxing match in the NY-N.J. tri-state area. He is a Ring 14 Veteran Boxer Association member and the Hudson County Boxing Association. Botti was voted into the N.J. Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023. Botti’s first book, Joe Jennette: Boxing’s Ironman, was a fascinating story about one of the 20th Century’s greatest boxers. Botti is working on his third book on the life and boxing career of International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Don Elbaum. Botti served as a police officer from 1997 to 2021, earning numerous awards and retiring as Captain. He studied at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J.