# Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo Gomez dies aged 69

> Three-weight world champion Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, renowned for his knockout power, has died after two weeks in hospital with respiratory complications.
- Title: Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo Gomez dies aged 69
- Summary: Three-weight world champion Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, renowned for his knockout power, has died after two weeks in hospital with respiratory complications…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cr62yzgpg09eo
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:10:23.294+00:00
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## Three-weight champion dies
Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, a Puerto Rican three-weight world champion renowned as a heavy puncher, has died aged 69 after respiratory complications.
## Knockout record of 42 from 44
Gomez fought in 48 fights and won 44, with 42 victories by knockout. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
## Greatest wins and defeats
Gomez's finest win came against Mexico's Carlos Zarate, stopping the then 52-0 knockout specialist in five rounds in San Juan.
## Legacy of a ring legend
The WBC called Gomez one of the greatest icons in boxing history, noting his historic record of 17 consecutive super bantamweight title defenses, all won by knockout.

> one of the greatest icons in the history of the sport
## Key takeaway

Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez, a three-weight world champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, died aged 69 after respiratory complications.