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Puerto Rican Boxing Legend Wilfredo Gómez Dies at 69
Puerto Rican boxing great Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez has died at 69 after being hospitalized with respiratory complications. A Hall of Famer and three-division world champion, he finished with 44 wins and 42 knockouts and was renowned for 17 consecutive title defenses by knockout.
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About Wilfredo Gómez
Wilfredo Gómez Rivera, sometimes referred to as Bazooka Gómez, was a Puerto Rican former professional boxer and three weight world champion. He is frequently mentioned among the best Puerto Rican boxers of all time by sports journalists and analysts, along with Félix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto, Wilfred Benítez, Esteban De Jesús, Edwin Rosario, and Carlos Ortíz.
Everything about Wilfredo Gómez →- Occupation
- boxer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 29, 1956
- Died
- October 10, 2026