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WBC President Honors Puerto Rican Boxing Legend
WBC president mourns Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo Gomez who died at 69 after 17 consecutive title defenses.
In brief
WBC president mourns Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo Gomez who died at 69 after 17 consecutive title defenses. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and other boxing figures paid tribute to Wilfredo Gomez, a Puerto Rican boxer who died at 69 after 17 consecutive title defenses. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Wilfredo Gomez's Record
Wilfredo Gomez achieved 17 consecutive title defenses in a weight class, all by knockouts.
Gomez's Death Announcement
Reports confirm Gomez died on Saturday night, October 10, at age 69.
WBC President's Tribute
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman called Gomez 'one of the greatest fighters of all time' and said 'may his memory be eternal'.
“Wilfredo Gómez one of the greatest fighters of all time is now resting in peace, may his memory be eternal.”
WBO President's Tribute
Former WBO president Paco Valcarcel praised Gomez as 'my eternal champion' and paid tribute to his legacy.
“He passed away a few hours ago, the one to whom I owe having entered the great family of International Boxing. Rest in peace, my eternal champion Wilfredo "Bazuka" Gomez.”
Gomez's Medical History
Gomez had been dealing with neurological damage from his boxing career and was hospitalized for breathing difficulties.
Gomez's Legacy
Gomez was a Puerto Rican boxer who won three world titles and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Gomez's Final Tribute
Boxing figures and fans paid tribute to Gomez, remembering his impact on the sport and his legacy.
Gomez's Death Impact
Gomez's death marks the end of an era for boxing, with his legacy remembered by the sport's greatest figures.
The bottom line
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and other boxing figures paid tribute to Wilfredo Gomez, a Puerto Rican boxer who died at 69 after 17 consecutive title defenses.
