Mercito Gesta

JoJo Diaz surveys the damage he left behind and looks ahead to a new beginning

Joseph “JoJo” Diaz is in familiar territory: in a boxing ring in training camp, weeks out from his next fight. But he is also in rehab.

William Zepeda Continues To Put Up Mind-Blowing Punch Stats

By Corey Erdman - After lasting just five and a half rounds with William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta’s face looked like he’d been clobbered with a baseball bat. His body must have felt like it too, as despite the protests of the courage inside of him to st...

Photos: William Zepeda Beats Down, Stops Mercito Gesta in Six Rounds

Zepeda, Gesta Fight Photos Gallery - Undefeated knockout artist William “El Camarón” Zepeda (29-0, 25 KOs) added another stoppage to his record and retained his WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title in a blowout of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-4...

William Zepeda Overwhelms, Stops Mercito Gesta In Sixth Round

By Jake Donovan - William Zepeda provided cause for celebration on his nation’s biggest holiday. The unbeaten contender overwhelmed former title challenger Mercito Gesta en route to a sixth-round stoppage atop a Mexican Independence Day-themed show....

William Zepeda Believes Gervonta Davis Showdown Will Prove That He Belongs

It’s been a natural progression for William Zepeda. From fighting in empty arenas on the non-televised portion of an undercard against fighters with no future, to headlining his own show against bonafide contenders, Zepeda’s career is moving in the r...

Photos: William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta - Ready For Battle at Commerce Casino

Zepeda-Gesta, Valle Weights Photos Gallery - As things heat up for Mexican Independence Day, William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) and Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) took part in the official weigh-in ahead of their 12-round clash on...

William Zepeda-Mercito Gesta: DAZN Weigh-In Results From Commerce, California

William Zepeda soaked in every ounce of the ambiance ahead of his first Mexican Independence Day boxing headliner. The unbeaten lightweight contender was in a festive mood as he clocked in at 134.2 pounds. His opponent, San Diego’s Mercito Gesta was...

William Zepeda: These Are The Challenges I Need To Conquer As I Climb The Ranks

It’s not that William Zepeda views Mercito Gesta—or any opponent he’s ever faced—as a stepping stone. He just intends to treat him that way once they’re in the ring. Doing so is part of the mission the unbeaten contender is on in pursuit of bigger fi...

Photos: William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta - Face To Face at Final Presser

Zepeda, Gesta Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - As things heat up for Mexican Independence Day, William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) and Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) hosted a press conference ahead of their 12-round clash on...

William Zepeda On Mexican Independence Day Headliner: Dream Come True

By Jake Donovan - William Zepeda can’t think of any place he’d rather be than in a boxing ring on Mexican Independence Day. The unbeaten lightweight contender was bestowed the honor to headline a DAZN show on a night that celebrates a major holiday f...

William Zepeda Training in The Mountains, Cutting No Corners For Gesta Clash

With determination in achieving his goal, the slugger from San Mateo Atenco, William 'Camaron' Zepeda, is finishing up a tough training camp towards the confrontation with dangerous Filipino veteran Mercito Gesta, which takes place on September 16 at...

William Zepeda vs. Mercito Gesta Set For September 16 at Commerce Casino

San Mateo Atenco, Mexico’s William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) will defend his WBA Continental Americas lightweight title against the resilient Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) of Mandaue City, Philippines in a 12-round fight that wil...

William Zepeda-Mercito Gesta Lightweight Clash Set, September 9 On DAZN; Location TBD

William Zepeda has a set fight date as he continues to build towards a targeted title shot. BoxingScene.com has learned that the unbeaten lightweight contender will face the Philippines' Mercito Gesta atop a September 9 DAZN date from a yet-to-be-det...

Gesta: If I Were To Choose My Next Opponent, I Want William Zepeda Next

Mercito Gesta and Golden Boy Promotions are on the same page with his taking on the toughest possible challenge for his next fight. Where they differ is on the targeted opponent.

Gesta Reminds a Career Can Retrack: Weekend Afterthoughts

There was a time, and if it feels like a long time ago now it’s because it kind of is, but there was a time when Mercito Gesta was considered one of the young guns to watch in boxing. Saturday night, with a win over former titlist and Olympian Joseph...