HOF boxer, three-division champion Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69
Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, who won world titles in three weight classes, died Saturday night at the age of 69.
ESPN reports: Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez, who won world titles in three weight classes, died Saturday night at the age of 69.
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