“Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, Puerto Rican Three-Weight World Champion, Dies at 69” — what this page in the network covers. Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, the celebrated Puerto Rican boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions, has died at the age of 69. Gomez was a dominant force in the super bantamweight division during the late 1970s and early 1980s, holding the WBC title from 1977 to 1983 with 17 successful defenses—a record that still stands. He later captured the WBC featherweight title in 1984 and the WBA super featherweight title in 1985, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest fighters from Puerto Rico.
Known for his explosive punching power, Gomez finished his career with a record of 44 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, including 42 knockouts. His impact on the sport was recognized with induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.