# Death of Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo Gómez

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-puerto-rican-boxer-wilfredo-gmez
> Updated: 2026-10-14T17:34:20.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2.

Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez has died at the age of 69. His death followed a two-week hospitalization caused by respiratory complications.

Gómez was a three-division world champion and an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. He was noted for his punching power and a world record of 17 consecutive title defenses in the super bantamweight division, all achieved by knockout. His career included amateur success such as winning gold at the 1974 World Amateur Boxing Championships.

Following his passing, a funeral service was held at the Coliseo in San Juan, attended by family, fans, and various sports personalities. His death has prompted a period of national mourning in Puerto Rico.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez dies at 69

Legendary Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez has died at age 69, leaving behind a legacy of 17 consecutive super bantamweight title defenses by knockout.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilfredo-bazooka-gmez-dies-at-69

### 2026-10-11: Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez, Puerto Rican boxing legend, dies at 69

Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo ‘Bazooka’ Gómez has died at age 69. A three-division world champion and Hall of Famer, he held a professional record of 44 wins with 42 knockouts.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wilfredo-gomez-legendary-puerto-rican-boxer-dies-at-69

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