Marco Antonio Nazareth
Mexican boxer (1986–2009)
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Marco Antonio Nazareth (12 April 1986 – 22 July 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.
Nickname
TexanoBornMarco Antonio Nazareth
12 April 1986
12 April 1986
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
DiedJuly 22, 2009 (aged 23)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Texano |
| Born | Marco Antonio Nazareth 12 April 1986 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | July 22, 2009 (aged 23) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | Light welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 184 cm (72 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 8 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Win by KO | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional 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.[1]
