Mercito Gesta has four losses against four opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Gesta's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Mercito Gesta".
On September 16, 2023 Mercito Gesta faced off against William Zepeda in a lightweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 34-4-3 (17), and Zepeda was 27 years old and with a record of 28-0 (24). Gesta lost the fight via 6th-round KO.
On March 21, 2019 Mercito Gesta faced off against Juan Antonio Rodriguez at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 32-3-2 (17). Gesta lost the fight via 9th-round KO.
On January 27, 2018 Mercito Gesta fought Jorge Linares in a lightweight world-title fight for Linares' WBA (Regular) title. Gesta was 30 years old and with a record of 31-2-2 (17), and Linares was 32 years old and with a record of 43-3 (27). Gesta lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On December 8, 2012 Mercito Gesta fought Miguel Vázquez in a lightweight world-title fight for Vázquez' IBF title. Gesta was 25 years old and with a record of 26-1-1 (14), and Vázquez was 25 years old and with a record of 32-3 (13). Gesta lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
