Mercito Gesta

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Mercito Gesta
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Born (1987-10-12) 12 October 1987 (age 37)
Labogon, Mandaue, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesNo Mercy
Guerrero
Statistics
Weight class
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Southpaw [2]
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins34
Wins by KO17
Losses4
Draws3

Mercito Moya Gesta (pronounced hes-ta, born 12 October 1987) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2012 and the WBA lightweight title in 2018. At regional level he held the WBO-NABO lightweight title in 2018.

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Gesta began his professional career on 19 October 2003, with a unanimous decision win over Edwin Picardal.

Professional career

lightweight

Gesta vs. Vázquez

Mercito Gesta vs. Miguel Vázquez was on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez IV on 8 December 2012. This fight was for the IBF lightweight title. On fight night Gesta was out boxed and outclassed by Vázquez and lost by unanimous decision. The score totals for this fight were 119–109, 118–110, and 117–111.

Gesta vs. Diaz

Gesta was scheduled to fight former IBF super featherweight champion Jojo Diaz on March 18, 2023 on Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California. Gesta vs Diaz had been scheduled for the co-feature spot, but after light heavyweight contender Gilberto Ramirez came in overweight for his main event fight against Gabe Rosado, the fight was canceled, and the Diaz vs. Gesta fight moved to the headliner slot. [3] The day of the fight Mercito Gesta defeats Joseph Diaz by 10 Round Split Decision the judges’ scores were 99–91, 98–92 for Gesta, and 97–93 for Diaz.

Professional boxing record

41 fights34 wins4 losses
By knockout172
By decision172
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Loss34–4–3 William Zepeda TKO6 (12), 1:3116 Sep 2023 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USFor WBA Continental Americas lightweight title
40Win34–3–3 Joseph Diaz Jr. SD1018 Mar 2023 Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California, US
39Win33–3–3Joel Diaz Jr.UD1021 Apr 2022Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
38Draw32–3–3Carlos MoralesTD6 (10), 3:0014 Nov 2019Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, US
37Loss32–3–2Juan Antonio RodriguezKO9 (10), 2:5521 Mar 2019The Avalon, Los Angeles, California, US
36Win32–2–2 Robert Manzanarez MD1014 Jun 2018Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, USWon vacant WBO-NABO lightweight title
35Loss31–2–2 Jorge Linares UD1227 Jan 2018The Forum, Inglewood, California, USFor WBA, WBC Diamond and The Ring lightweight titles
34Win31–1–2Martin HonorioKO8 (10), 0:1815 Jul 2017 The Forum, Inglewood, California, US
33Win30–1–2Gilberto Josué GonzálezUD101 Apr 2017 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US
32Win29–1–2Miguel MendozaUD103 Oct 2015 Stub Hub Center, Carson, California, US
31Draw28–1–2 Carlos Molina SD1030 Apr 2015Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
30Win28–1–1Luis ArceoRTD7 (10), 3:0018 Jul 2014Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, California, US
29Win27–1–1Edgar RiovalleTKO8 (8), 0:4711 Apr 2014 Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, California, US
28Loss26–1–1 Miguel Vázquez UD128 Dec 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USFor IBF lightweight title
27Win26–0–1Ty BarnettTKO9 (10), 2:593 Aug 2012 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
26Win25–0–1Oscar CueroTKO8 (10), 1:3814 Apr 2012Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US
25Win24–0–1 Ricardo Dominguez UD1011 Nov 2011 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US
24Win23–0–1 Manuel Pérez UD1017 Sep 2011BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona, US
23Win22–0–1Jorge PimentelKO3 (8), 2:23 9 Jul 2011 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US
22Win21–0–1Genaro TrazancosRTD3 (8), 3:0018 Feb 2011Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, California, US
21Win20–0–1 Ivan Valle TKO2 (8), 0:2622 Oct 2010 Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, US
20Win19–0–1Genaro TrazancosKO7 (8), 0:5320 Aug 2010Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, US
19Win18–0–1 Oscar Meza RTD4 (12), 3:004 Jun 2010A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USWon vacant WBO-NABO youth lightweight title
18Win17–0–1 Cristian Favela UD825 Feb 2010Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, US
17Win16–0–1Devarise CraytonTKO3 (8), 1:1310 Jul 2009Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California, US
16Win15–0–1Alain HernandezTKO1 (8), 0:4421 May 2009Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California, US
15Win14–0–1 Cristian Favela UD87 Nov 2008Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, US
14Win13–0–1Benito ZepedaKO1 (6), 1:4718 Apr 2008Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, US
13Win12–0–1Carlos VinanTKO4 (6), 1:204 Oct 2007 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US
12Win11–0–1 Carlos Madrid MD64 Aug 2007 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, US
11Win10–0–1Lee EscobidoTD7 (10)16 Dec 2005Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Kidapawan, Philippines
10Draw9–0–1Rey LlagasTD2 (8), 2:115 Nov 2005San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, PhilippinesFight stopped after Gesta was cut from an accidental head clash
9Win9–0Alex GuevarraUD1025 Sep 2005San Andres Gym, Manila, Philippines
8Win8–0Chris DujaliUD813 Aug 2005Barangay Alabang Junction, Muntinlupa, Philippines
7Win7–0Roldan MalinaoKO2 (8), 12 Jun 2005Liloan Sports Complex, Liloan, Philippines
6Win6–0Edwin PicardalRTD5 (6), 3:0010 Dec 2004Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque, Philippines
5Win5–0Sherwin DaguhoyMD621 May 2004NBC Tent, Taguig, Philippines
4Win4–0Sherwin DaguhoyUD618 Apr 2004Pusok Sports Complex, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
3Win3–0Renato NivalMD425 Mar 2004Joe Cantada Sports Center, Taguig, Philippines
2Win2–0Terry TayaoTKO1 (4), 2:257 Feb 2004Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig, Philippines
1Win1–0Edwin PicardalUD419 Oct 2003Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional Title(s):

References

  1. ↑ "Mercito Gesta's Boxing Record". BoxRec . Retrieved 5 June 2010.
  2. ↑ "Manny Pacquiao". PhilBoxing.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2007.
  3. ↑ "Mercito Gesta Defeats Joseph Diaz by 10-round Split Decision - Boxing Results - Boxing News". 19 March 2023.


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