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Latest, Oct 11, 2026: Puerto Rican Boxing Legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez Dies at 69
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Puerto Rican Boxing Legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez Dies at 69
via El Nuevo Día
Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez, a former world champion and one of the most important figures in Puerto Rican sports history, died Saturday night at age 69. His son, Wilfredo Gómez Jr., confirmed on television (Telemundo) that his father died at 9:00 p.m. and said…
Son of Boxing Legend Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gómez Asks for Prayers
via El Nuevo Día
Wilfredo Gómez, Jr., the son of legendary Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gómez, asked for prayers on Wednesday for his father's speedy recovery. In a social media message, Gómez, Jr. called on fans, friends, and family to join in prayer for his father…
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