Marco Antonio Nazareth
| Marco Antonio Nazareth | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Marco Antonio Nazareth |
| Nickname(s) | Texano |
| Weight(s) | Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (184 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | April 12, 1986 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | July 22, 2009 (aged 23) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Wins by KO | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Marco Antonio Nazareth (April 12, 1986 – July 22, 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1]
Pro career[]
Nazareth began his professional career in 2005, and until 2009 he racked up a record of four wins and three losses in seven bouts. In Guadalajara, Jalisco Marco received his first loss to a future IBF Lightweight Champion, Mexican Miguel Vazquez.
Death[]
On July 18, 2009, he fought for the second time with Omar Chávez, son of Julio César Chávez in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. He lost the bout via a 4th round TKO, then he collapsed in the ring and had to be taken to the local hospital where he underwent a three-hour surgery to treat a cerebral hemorrhage. He died four days later.[2]
References[]
- ^ Luevanos, Fernando (2009-08-09). "Marco Antonio Nazareth Profile". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
- ^ Mark Vester. "Marco Nazareth passes away after Chavez loss". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
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- Boxers from Jalisco
- People from Puerto Vallarta
- Sport deaths in Mexico
- Deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing
- 1986 births
- 2009 deaths
- Mexican male boxers
- Light-welterweight boxers
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