Marco Antonio Nazareth

Marco Antonio Nazareth (April 12, 1986 July 22, 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1]

Marco Antonio Nazareth
Statistics
Real nameMarco Antonio Nazareth
Nickname(s)Texano
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (180 cm)
Reach72 in (184 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born(1986-04-12)April 12, 1986
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
DiedJuly 22, 2009(2009-07-22) (aged 23)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights8
Wins4
Wins by KO3
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

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

  1. Luevanos, Fernando (2009-08-09). "Marco Antonio Nazareth Profile". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  2. Mark Vester. "Marco Nazareth passes away after Chavez loss". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 July 2009.


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