HOF boxer Wilfredo Gomez, who won titles across 3 weight classes, dies at 69

Hall of Fame boxer Wilfredo Gomez, a native of Puerto Rico who won world championships in three different weight classifications, died on Saturday. He was 69.Read more trending newsGomez, whose nickname was “Bazooka,” had been hospitalized with respiratory complications, ESPN reported, citing the boxer’s son, who gave the news to outlets in Puerto Rico.Former WBO president and fellow Puerto Rican Paco Valcarcel also confirmed Gomez’s death on social media.Wilfredo Gómez was a cornerstone of Puerto Rican boxing, helping define a glorious era that elevated our island to the pinnacle of the sport. His greatness inspired generations and helped forge a proud boxing tradition that lives on today. A legendary champion, a national hero, and an everlasting legacy. 🇵🇷🥊 Rest in peace, Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez! 🕊️ WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) October 11, 2026 “He passed away a few hours ago, the one to whom I owe having entered the great family of International Boxing,” Valcarcel wrote on X. “Rest