Mercito Gesta losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Mercito Gesta has compiled a 34-4-3 (17) record, including five title fights. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Mercito Gesta loses to William Zepeda via KO
On September 16, 2023 Mercito Gesta fought William Zepeda for the WBA Continental Americas lightweight title. Gesta was 35 years old with a record of 34-3-3, and Zepeda was 27 with a record of 28-0. Gesta was on a 2-fight winning streak and Zepeda was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Zepeda stopped Gesta via KO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Mercito Gesta loses to Juan Antonio Rodriguez via KO
On March 21, 2019 Mercito Gesta faced Juan Antonio Rodriguez. Gesta was 31 years old with a record of 32-2-2, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gesta was coming off a win. Rodriguez stopped Gesta via KO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
2. Mercito Gesta loses to Jorge Linares via unanimous decision
On January 27, 2018 Mercito Gesta fought Jorge Linares for the The Ring and WBA 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.
1. Mercito Gesta loses to Miguel Vázquez via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2012 Mercito Gesta fought Miguel Vázquez for the IBF lightweight title. Gesta was 25 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Vázquez was 25 with a record of 32-3. Gesta was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Vázquez was on a 11-fight winning streak. Gesta lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Vázquez.