Best fights of Mercito Gesta
Over 20 years as a professional, Mercito Gesta has compiled a 34-4-3 (17) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mercito Gesta loses to Jorge Linares via unanimous decision
On January 27, 2018 Mercito Gesta fought Jorge Linares for the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles. Gesta was 30 years old with a record of 31-1-2, and Linares was 32 with a record of 43-3. Gesta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Linares was on a 12-fight winning streak. Gesta lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Linares.
2. Mercito Gesta defeats Robert Manzanarez
On June 14, 2018 Mercito Gesta fought Robert Manzanarez for the vacant WBO-NABO lightweight title. Gesta was 30 years old with a record of 31-2-2, and Manzanarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was coming off a loss. Gesta won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Mercito Gesta KOs Alain Hernandez in 44 seconds
On May 21, 2009 Mercito Gesta faced Alain Hernandez. Gesta was 21 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Alain Hernandez via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Mercito Gesta KOs Ivan Valle
On October 22, 2010 Mercito Gesta faced Ivan Valle. Gesta was 23 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Valle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Ivan Valle via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Mercito Gesta KOs Benito Zepeda
On April 18, 2008 Mercito Gesta faced Benito Zepeda. Gesta was 20 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Zepeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Benito Zepeda via KO in the 1st round.
6. Mercito Gesta KOs Jorge Pimentel
On July 9, 2011 Mercito Gesta faced Jorge Pimentel. Gesta was 23 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Pimentel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Jorge Pimentel via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Mercito Gesta KOs Devarise Crayton
On July 10, 2009 Mercito Gesta faced Devarise Crayton. Gesta was 21 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Crayton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Devarise Crayton via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Mercito Gesta KOs Terry Tayao
On February 7, 2004 Mercito Gesta faced Terry Tayao. Gesta was 16 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tayao was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was coming off a win. Gesta stopped Terry Tayao via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Mercito Gesta KOs Roldan Malinao
On June 12, 2005 Mercito Gesta faced Roldan Malinao. Gesta was 17 years old with a record of 6-0, and Malinao was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Roldan Malinao via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Mercito Gesta KOs Martin Honorio
On July 15, 2017 Mercito Gesta faced Martin Honorio in a lightweight bout. Gesta was 29 years old with a record of 30-1-2, and Honorio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gesta stopped Martin Honorio via KO in the 8th round.