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Marco Antonio Nazareth

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Marco Antonio Nazareth
Born
Marco Antonio Nazareth

(1986-04-12)12 April 1986
DiedJuly 22, 2009(2009-07-22) (aged 23)
Other namesTexano
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Reach184 cm (72 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights8
Wins4
Wins by KO3
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Marco Antonio Nazareth (12 April 1986 – 22 July 2009) was a Mexican professional boxer.

Professional career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Mark Vester (22 July 2009). "Marco Nazareth passes away after Chavez loss". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
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