Governor declares 3 days of mourning for the passing of Wilfredo Gómez

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has declared three days of mourning following the death of three-time world boxing champion Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez. González Colón ordered flags at all public facilities to be flown at half-staff starting Wednesday through Friday, as a mark of respect and solidarity. Gómez, considered one of the great figures of Puerto Rican boxing, passed away last Saturday at the age of 69. His death was confirmed by his family. The former world champion had...