Marco Antonio Nazareth
Appearance
Marco Antonio Nazareth | |
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Born | Marco Antonio Nazareth 12 April 1986 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
Died | July 22, 2009 | (aged 23)
Other names | Texano |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Reach | 184 cm (72 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 8 |
Wins | 4 |
Wins by KO | 3 |
Losses | 4 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Marco Antonio Nazareth (12 April 1986 – 22 July 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Mark Vester. "Marco Nazareth passes away after Chavez loss". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Marco Antonio Nazareth from BoxRec (registration required)