Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez: Puerto Rico's Knockout King Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gómez stands among boxing’s most electrifying champions, a Puerto Rican icon celebrated for his ferocious power and relentless aggression. Born on October 29, 1956, in Las Monjas, Puerto Rico, Gómez turned professional in 1974 and swiftly carved a path to greatness. Nicknamed "Bazooka" for his cannon-like fists, he amassed a staggering 91% knockout rate, one of the highest in boxing history. Gómez’s dominance began at super

Puerto Rican legend Wilfredo Gomez became a three-weight world champion #OnThisDay in 1985 when he won the WBA super-featherweight title with a tight 15-round majority decision over Rocky Lockridge at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Associated Press reported: "For Gomez, 28 years old, it was a stirring victory and marked his third world title. He took charge as the 11th round was drawing to a close. In the middle of the 10th round, Lockridge, 26, from Paterson, N.J., a