Mercito Gesta

Mercito Gesta
Nationality:
Philippines
Residence:
San Diego, USA
Born:
Oct. 12, 1987 (36 years)
Place of Birth:
Cebu City, Philippines
Height:
5′6″ / 170 cm
Reach:
68″ / 173 cm
Record:
34-3-3, 17 КО
Division:
Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Debut:
Oct. 19, 2003
Stance:
Southpaw
Alias:
Guerrero/No Mercy
BoxRec ID:
218078
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Gesta defeated Diaz by split decision
March 19, 2023, 4:15 a.m.

In a super lightweight bout that unexpectedly became the main event of the evening at Walter's Pyramid in Long Beach, California after the main event was abruptly canceled by Ramirez-Rosado, the Filipino veteran Mercito Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) won a split decision victory over the former world champion and 2012 American Olympian Joseph "JoJo" Diaz Jr. (32-4-1, 15 KOs).

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Garcia vs. Gesta fight canceled
Dec. 17, 2022, 3:10 a.m.

Ryan Garcia (23-0, 19 KOs) decided not to fight Mercito Gesta (33-3-3, 17 KOs) January 28 in Phoenix. For the American, it was supposed to be a warm-up fight before a big fight with Gervonta Davis (28-0, 27 KOs).

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Garcia Gesta January 21 or 28
Dec. 6, 2022, 8:01 a.m.

Invincible Ryan Garcia (23-0, 10 KOs) should return to the ring on January 21 or 28. The rival of a very popular American in social networks will be a Filipino living in the United States, Mercito Gesta (33-3-3, 17 KOs). The meeting is to be held in Austin, Texas.

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Gesta beat Diaz on points
April 22, 2022, 1:35 a.m.

Mercito Gesta (33-3-3, 17 KOs) won by unanimous decision over Joel Diaz Jr. (26-3, 22 KOs) in the main event of the Golden Boy Promotions evening in Indio. After ten rounds, the judges scored 95-93 and twice 96-92.

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Linares defendes his title
Jan. 28, 2018, 2:28 a.m.

WBA Lightweight Champion Jorge Linares (44-3, 27 KOs) successfully defended his title by unanimous decision over Mercito Gesta (31-2-2, 17 KOs) in one of the main events of the evening in Inglewood, California. The judges' scores are 117-111 and twice 118-110. In the eighth round, Linares earned a cut near the right eye. The next fight Linares can hold against Mikey Garcia or Vasyl Lomachenko.

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MERCITO GESTA PROFILE

WHAT IS MERCITO GESTA'S RECORD?

Mercito Gesta's record currently stands at 34 wins, 3 loses and 3 draws.

WHAT WAS GESTA'S LAST FIGHT?

Mercito Gesta's last fight took place against Joseph Diaz on March 18, 2023, in Long Beach, USA. He won by SD in the 10 round. That fight was 11 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS MERCITO GESTA?

Gesta's last 3 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 9 months and 4 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 0 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 30 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

WHERE IS MERCITO GESTA FROM?

Gesta was born in Philippines.

HOW OLD IS MERCITO GESTA?

The Mercito Gesta is currently 36 years old. He was born on Oct. 12, 1987, so he will turn 37 in 6 months and 13 days.

HOW LONG HAS GESTA BEEN FIGHTING?

Mercito Gesta made his professional debut in October 2003, so he has been a pro for 20 years.

HOW TALL IS MERCITO GESTA?

Gesta is 5' 6" (5 Foot and 6 inch) which is 170 cm (1 meter and 70 centimeters).

WHAT IS GESTA'S REACH?

His reach is 68 inches (68") which is 173 cm (1 meter and 73 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES MERCITO GESTA USE?

Gesta fights from a southpaw, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE MERCITO GESTA'S NEXT FIGHT?

Mercito Gesta doesn't currently have a fight scheduled