Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez

Synopsis: Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez was a force to be reckoned with in the professional boxing world. As a street kid from the rough "Barrio Las Monjas" in Puerto Rico, Wilfredo discovered boxing as a means to defend himself Out of 48 career bouts Gomez won 42 by knockout. He successfully defended his title 17 consecutive times by knockout, a world record that still stands 20 years later. He was a star inside the ring and out. Women loved his charismatic, boyish looks. Men admired his physical prowess His fame spanned two decades but when it ended, his world came crashing down.

"Bazooka: The Battles of Wilfredo Gomez" documents the rise and fall of a boxing hero like no other film before it. It shows the gradual deterioration of a man who was broken by the sport he loved dearly and his struggle to pick up the pieces of his life. It also takes a close look at the brutal and exhilarating sport of boxing and its effect on one of its brightest stars. Honest and unflinching, this film is designed to challenge your opinions of boxing, whatever they may be.