Real name Marco Antonio Nazareth Nationality Mexican Total fights 8 Losses 4 Reach 72 in (184 cm) Role Boxer Draws 0 | Height 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) Name Marco Nazareth Nickname(s) Texano Wins 4 Stance Orthodox stance | |
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Died July 22, 2009, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | ||
Marco Antonio Nazareth (April 12, 1986 – July 22, 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.
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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.
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