Posts made in June, 2012

Straight from dSource: Exclusive Interview with Mercito Gesta

Posted by on Jun 28, 2012 in No Mercy Update

“I’m tired of waiting for a big fight and pushing them (Top Rank) for a big fight. I’ve been asking for that. So maybe after this fight, I want to win this one impressively, and then maybe that they can give me a title fight, maybe with Miguel Vasquez,” — Mercito Gesta I caught up with undefeated 24-year-old Filipino lightweight Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (25-0-1, 13 KOs), who returns to action on August 3 at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas against Ty Barnett (20-2-1, 13 KOs) in a featured fight on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights card for this exclusive interview. Contrary to reports listed on other boxing sites, Gesta will be campaigning at the lightweight division to take care of unfinished business. His fight with Barnett will be fought at a contracted weight of 137. With the help of his father Anecito, who has been keeping a close eye in San Diego together with co-manager and trainer Vince Parra, Gesta is aiming to make an emphatic statement on cable TV, fresh off his thrilling 8th-round TKO win last April against Oscar Cuero. Transcript highlights below: Mercito Gesta – “Right now, I’m just good that the fight is set and I have an opponent. He accepted the fight, so it’s legit right now. It’s good, because I can focus on training right now since I have an opponent. It’s been a long time for me since my last fight.” “I already started sparring. I’m just sparring with this new professional, but he’ has a lot of amateur fights and he’s undefeated (7-0). He’s good for now, we can use him since I just started sparring, but once I get deeper we’re going to get better ones with a longer pro records.” “My dad’s been showing me new techniques and styles. Every time they offer me an opponent, even if it’s not confirmed yet, he looks them up and scout, but now that my opponents is confirmed, he’s been scouting this guy ad figuring out how we can dominate this guy, so he’s been a big help.” By Dennis ‘D Source’ Guillermo Source Doc:  http://www.examiner.com/article/straight-from-dsource-exclusive-interview-with-mercito-gesta Photo Credit:  Neil Macasadia  ...

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Determined and Focused!!

Posted by on Jun 27, 2012 in Training

(Click Photo for more Pictures) As final confirmation was announced today for Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta’s fight on August 3, 2012 on ESPN Friday Night Fights at the Texas Station Hotel (Las Vegas, NV), Mercito continued his hard and determined focus on training.  “I love to train and be in the gym” said Mercito today as he remains focus with his mentor, trainer, and father Anecito Gesta, Sr.  Mercito is excited once again for the opportunity to show case his talents on ESPN and will do his best against Ty Barnett who is a great fighter.  Again let’s rally around Mercito and show him our support in San Diego, Mandaue City (Cebu), and around the world. By Neil...

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ESPN Friday Night Fight CONFIRMED!!

Posted by on Jun 26, 2012 in No Mercy Update

Breaking News:  Coach Vince Parra just confirmed today that August 3, 2012 will be the date for Mercito’s next fight.  As Mercito inches closer to his dreams, he will take on Ty Barnett (20-2-1) on ESPN Friday Night Fight at the Texas Station Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Let’s go No Mercy Army and support Mercito!! By Neil...

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Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Younger Years

Posted by on Jun 23, 2012 in Training

Thank you to Anecito “Dondon” Gesta (Mercito’s Brother) for providing this collage of precious pictures of our future champ, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta.  These snap shots were taken in the Philippines during Mercito’s childhood while training with his father and current trainer Anecito Gesta.  From these childhood pictures, you could see his fighting stance forming, pristine accuracy, and his desire to be the best. By Neil...

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Interview with Steve Angeles (ABS-CBN)

Posted by on Jun 22, 2012 in No Mercy Update

Thank you to Steve Angeles (Correspondent) from ABS-CBN Balitang America for interviewing Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta today at the C-MAC Gym in San Diego, CA.  As Mercito prepares for his August 3rd bout on ESPN FNF, Steve Angeles spent some time today to get a glimpse of Mercito training and to visit his new gym in San Diego.  Mercito and Team Gesta appreciates his support and from all of his fans around the world.  Thank you!! By Neil...

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