Puerto Rican boxing legend dies at 69
Wilfredo Gomez, a three-weight-class world title holder, has died at 69. His health had declined due to injuries from a 15-year boxing career.
Why it matters
Gomez's death marks the loss of a boxing icon with a storied career across multiple weight divisions.
career span
Gomez competed for 15 years before retiring from professional boxing.
health issues
His passing was linked to long-term health complications from boxing-related injuries.
Common questions
how old was Gomez when he died?
He was 69 years old.
how many weight classes did he win titles in?
Three weight classes.
Sources
- Legendary Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo Gomez dies at 69 By Darshan Desai, Yahoo Sports · sports.yahoo.com
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