Quick Info
| Profession | Boxer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Date of Birth | 29/10/1956 |
| Age | 69 years (died on 10, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Date of Death | 10/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Wilfredo Gómez
11/10/2026
Wilfredo Gómez died at age 69 after being hospitalized for respiratory problems. Reports identified him as the Puerto Rican three-weight world champion and noted that he passed away on Saturday night, with tributes from boxing officials and media following his death. He was remembered as one of the greatest fighters in boxing history and was survived by his wife and four children.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Three-weight world champion and Hall of Fame boxer |
|---|---|
| Ring Name | Bazooka |
Family
| Father | Jacobo Gómez |
|---|---|
| Mother | Paula Rivera |
| Spouse | Not publicly confirmed |
| Children | Four |
Career
| Amateur Career | Represented Puerto Rico at the 1972 Olympic Games and won the inaugural world championships in Havana in 1974 |
|---|---|
| Professional Career | Won world titles in three weight classes and retired with a record of 44-3-1, including 42 knockouts |
| Notable Achievement | Held the WBC junior featherweight title and made 17 consecutive knockout defenses |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995 | |
| 2. Was born in a poor area of Las Monjas, Hato Rey, San Juan | |
| 3. Considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican boxers of all time |
