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Wilfredo Gómez Rivera (Spanish pronunciation: [wilˈfɾeðo ˈɣomes]; born October 29, 1956), sometimes referred to as Bazooka Gómez, is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer and three weight world champion.
Wilfredo Gomez was a Puerto Rican boxer who held the WBC world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. He had 48 bouts, 41 wins, 3 losses, and 42 knockouts in his career from 1974 to 1989.
Wilfredo Gomez was without question the greatest 122lb boxer toever lace up the gloves. He put together a 32 fight knock out streak and defended his champion...
Mar 3, 2022 · Authorities in Puerto Rico entered the home of three-time world champion Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez on Wednesday afternoon and extracted the 65-year-old former fighter after allegations that he was being abused and kept in deplorable conditions by a woman he is currently involved with.
In this episode we deep dive into the career of Wilfredo 'Bazooka' Gomez and make a case for possibly the best Puerto Rican fighter in history.
Sep 21, 2022 · Amateur Career. Amateur Record: 96-3. Represented Puerto Rico as a flyweight at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany. Results: 1st round bye. Lost to Mohamed Selim (Egypt) 1-4. Bantamweight Gold Medalist at the inaugural 1974 AIBA World Championships in Havana, Cuba. Results: Defeated Miguel Viti (Peru) TKO 2.
Wilfredo Gómez was an excellent boxer during his prime, evidenced by his title wins, his 32-fight win streak, and his impressive record of 44-3-1. Although his boxing career ended many years ago, his accomplishments remain even to this day.
