Publisher Description

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 both joy, laughter, excitement, and admiration, but also 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.
Prepare to be consumed by the enigmatic death of Arturo Gatti, as Botti presents an unprecedented array of evidence. The facts are laid bare, leaving the reader to be the judge.
Thunder & Lightning takes you to the heart of passion, sacrifice, and the human spirit. As you turn the pages, you will be immersed in a world where victories and defeats intertwine, where romances ignite and heartbreaks shatter, both inside and outside of the ring.
Botti weaves an intricate web of storytelling that will captivate your imagination until the final page, unveiling a mystery that has haunted the 21st Century. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey that will leave an indelible imprint on your psyche, as you navigate the maze of Arturo & Joe Gatti's extraordinary lives, culminating in one of the most famous and enigmatic deaths of our time. Thunder & Lightning is poised to become an iconic classic, solidifying its place amongst the greatest sports books ever written.

Author Biography

Born in Jersey City and raised in Union City, New Jersey, Joe Botti has been involved in the sport of 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. In 1993, Botti promoted the first ever USA Boxing sanctioned female amateur boxing match in the NY-N.J. tri-state area. He is a member of the Ring 14 Veteran Boxer Association 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 currently 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 at the rank of Captain. He studied at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J.

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