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HOF boxer, three-division champion Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69
The Puerto Rican legend, known as "Bazooka" Gomez, died Saturday night at 69 after a storied boxing career spanning multiple weight divisions.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on The Weekend ShiftPublished
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- First reported by ESPN: “HOF boxer, three-division champion Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:20 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez has died at sixty-nine. The Puerto Rican Hall of Famer won world titles in three weight classes.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThree weight classes. That's a lot of work to be remembered for.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's one of the great careers the sport has had. Fighters like that don't come around often.
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