Marco Antonio Nazareth (12 April 1986 – 22 July 2009) was a Mexican
professional boxer
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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
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Boxing
Professional boxing
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Champion,
Mexican Miguel Vazquez
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Death
On July 18, 2009, he fought for the second time with
Omar Chávez
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, son of
Julio César Chávez in
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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. 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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Boxers from Jalisco
People from Puerto Vallarta
Sport deaths in Mexico
Deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing
1986 births
2009 deaths
Mexican male boxers
Light-welterweight boxers
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