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On Saturday, Dec. 8, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, 25-year-old contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (26-1-1, 14 KOs) came up short in his first world title bid, losing a lopsided unanimous decision to Mexico’s 25-year-old IBF lightweight titlist Miguel “Titere” Vazquez (33-3, 13KOs), in a 12 round lightweight championship bout [...]
In a disappointing performance, San Diego’s by way of Cebu, Philippines, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (26-1-1, 14KOs) lost his undefeated status and his first world title challenge when he succumbed to a unanimous decision to Miguel “Titere” Vasquez (33-3, 13KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico, on the under card of Marquez-Pacquiao IV last Saturday night. The twelve [...]
Unbeaten lightweight contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (25-0-1, 13KOs) opened up the doors to his training camp at the Black House Nogueira Gym in San Diego, CA, on Wednesday evening and worked out for about an hour in front of a large contingent of fans and well wishers. Gesta is scheduled for the main event [...]
After a dominating performance over veteran Ricardo “Pelon” Dominguez last November, Filipino lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy “Gesta (24-0-1, 12KOs) took a well deserve rest and traveled back to him birth city of Cebu, Philippines from his stateside headquarters of San Diego, CA. When he came back two and a half months later, the twenty-four [...]
The end of the year brings bigger bellies, heartburn from the holiday eating and of course, “Best of …” lists to fill a small compact car. Just like last year, I have jumped on the bandwagon so it is time once again for the 2nd Annual SDFightys where we acknowledge all those that made an [...]
In its last update of 2011, there are major changes in the SDFights.com Top Ten. All the fighters remained the same but a fisticuff version of musical chairs was played as some fighters remained in their spots while others moved up and down the list. Check out the new list by clicking HERE.
The “Star Power” fight card presented by Golden Boy Promotions last Saturday, September 17th, wasn’t the only action on the boxing ticker as southpaw lightweight contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (23-0-1, 12KOs) banged out a workman-like ten round decision over the game Manny Perez (16-7-1, 3KOs) of Denver, Colorado. Gesta, originally of Cebu, Philippines but [...]
Since arriving on American shores to punch for pay, the WBO’s #2 ranked Mercito Gesta (20-0-1, 12KOs) has been on the rise-and-grind with thoughts of a world title pasted on the forefront of his mind. The 23-year-old Filipino southpaw stand-out known as “No Mercy” is inching closer and closer to having that championship on his [...]
With all the talent concentrated in the San Diego/Tijuana region, you would think that both border towns would be more of a power house in the world of boxing. Because of politics, the economy or other uncontrollable reasons San Diego and Tijuana are in a bit of a fisticuffs drought this year but that has [...]
This past Saturday night, unbeaten lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (22-0-1, 12KOs) threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the San Diego Padres-Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball game at Petco Park in downtown San Diego. Gesta of San Diego via Cebu, Philippines, was there as a special guest to celebrate Filipino Heritage night at [...]
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