Boxing champion Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, a Hall of Fame boxer and three-division champion, passed away Saturday night at the age of 69. Gomez was renowned for his accomplishments in the sport, winning world titles across three weight classes, which established him as one of Puerto Rico's most prominent boxing figures. His career was marked by notable bouts and a distinctive fighting style that garnered a dedicated fanbase. Details regarding the cause of death have not been disclosed.
- •Wilfredo Gomez died on October 10 at age 69.
- •He was a Hall of Fame boxer and three-division champion.
- •Gomez gained fame for his boxing style and accomplishments.
- •His passing is a notable event for the sport in Puerto Rico.
- •Details about the cause of death remain undisclosed.
- 3:53 PMESPN — HOF boxer, three-division champion Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69
"Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, who won world titles in three weight classes, died Saturday night at the age of 69.
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