The boxing community suffered a horrible loss today. Marco Antonio Nazareth of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico died 3 days after his fight against Omar Chavez. The fight took place in Centro de Convenciones, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico on July 18th 2009. His opponent Omar Chavez, is the son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez and hold a professional record of 17-0-1. Nazareth was hospitalized after getting knocked down in round 1 and again in round 4. Nazareth collapsed in his corner and had to be removed from the ring on a stretcher. The 23 year old Nazareth underwent surgery after receiving a brain hemorrhage during the fight. Unfortunately his condition worsened and with only 10% his brain functioning. Nazareth underwent surgery after the fight. The fallen warrior died leaving a final record of 4-4. He was kayoed in three of four losses. His professional record was four victories — three by knockout — and four losses. Rest in peace, Marco Antonio Nazareth.
