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HALL OF FAME FLIES FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF FOR
THREE-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION WILFREDO GOMEZ
CANASTOTA, NY - OCTOBER 12, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Hall of Fame three-division world champion Wilfredo Gomez who passed away Saturday at the age of 69.
"Wilfredo Gomez was a hero in his native Puerto Rico and his combination of boxing skill and powerhouse punches thrilled fans around the world,” said Executive Director Edward Brophy. “The Hall of Fame extends our condolences to his family and joins the boxing world in mourning his passing.”
Born in Las Monjas, Puerto Rico, Gomez turned pro in 1974 and captured world titles in three weight divisions (WBC super bantamweight 1977-83; WBC featherweight 1984 and WBA super featherweight 1985-86). “Bazooka” successfully defended the super bantamweight belt a division record 17 times. During his career he scored wins over Carlos Zarate (TKO 5), Lupe Pintor (TKO 14), Juan LaPorte (W 12) and Rocky Lockridge (W 15) while compiling a 44-3-1, 42 KOs record. Gomez retired in 1989.
In 1995, Gomez was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
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