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Arturo Gatti

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arturo-gatti

Step 2 · Questions

1. What was Arturo Gatti's job?
2. How heavy is Arturo Gatti?
3. What is the ring magazine 'fight of the year' selections?
4. What is the international boxing hall of fame induction date?
5. Who was Arturo Gatti?
6. What boxing titles did he win?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Weight Classes

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Arturo Gatti's job?1991-2007
2. How heavy is Arturo Gatti?1995-1998
3. What is the ring magazine 'fight of the year' selections?Four times: 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003
4. What is the international boxing hall of fame induction date?December 10, 2012
5. Who was Arturo Gatti?Arturo Gatti was a Canadian boxer from Montreal who became famous for his exciting fights and strong spirit.
6. What boxing titles did he win?He won the IBF junior lightweight title from 1995 to 1998 and the WBC super lightweight title from 2004 to 2005.

Weight Classes: Categorization systems in combat sports that group competitors based on their body mass to ensure fair competition.