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Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009.  Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti.  Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again.  Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009.

Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009. Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti. Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again. Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009.