Posted by Neil Macasadia on Oct 29, 2012 in Mercito Gesta Articles
By Ryan Maquiñana (Boxingscene.com) Source Doc: http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=58772#ixzz2AinfrnSx Photo Credit: Duenas Aris Unbeaten lightweight contender Mercito Gesta (26-0-1, 14 KOs) has completed his third week of training in preparation for what he hopes will be a shot at 135-pound titleholder Miguel Vazquez in Las Vegas on Dec. 8. “We’ve been in San Diego, but we’ll be checking into Big Bear November 1st,” said Gesta’s manager/trainer, Vince Parra. “I think Jose Benavidez Jr. is going to be up there with us to spar. Antonio and Israel Arellano are coming up, too, we think.” Vazquez (32-3, 13 KOs) slipped by Marvin Quintero (25-4, 21 KOs) Saturday night in Verona, N.Y., via split decision. “Just the potential of getting this fight has got [Mercito] stoked,” Parra added. “There’s a couple options. The first plan is to fight Miguel Vazquez though. If he comes out clean, it’s a go for December on the Pacquiao-Marquez undercard on December 8th. Vazquez went on record and said he wants it.” Despite campaigning at lightweight, Gesta, who stopped Ty Barnett on ESPN2 in August, has not made the 135-pound limit since 2008. Parra was not concerned about his fighter struggling to beat the scale. “One big key thing was that we got on him for his diet,” Parra said. “It’s not anything crucial. It’s just doing a couple of different things. I don’t think the weight is going to be a problem at all. The differential is that right now we’re preparing for Miguel Vazquez, technically-wise.” Vazquez presents a challenge not only with his height (5’10’’ to Gesta’s 5’7’’) but also his reach (72’’ to Gesta’s 68’’), movement, and overall boxing ability. “Vazquez is more of a Rubik’s cube,” Parra said. “I see a guy in his last four or five fights, he’s a proficient boxer who makes you fight his fight. He uses his jab and stays away from big punches. He makes guys headhunt and take them out of their gameplan. We’d make him fight our fight. “He’s a counterpuncher, but so are we, and we’re faster. He has not faced anybody that would tell me he would demolish my guy. He gets away with a lot of holding. His opposition in the last year doesn’t matchup to Mercito’s talent level.” After solid but not yet spectacular performances over the past year and a half, many have dismissed Gesta’s chances against Vazquez. Not so fast, opines Parra. “I don’t think anyone is giving us a shot,” Parra said. “Vazquez has done what he’s had to do, but I’m not impressed, and I think my guy is a better athlete. People talk about Mercito’s conditioning, and that’s fine, but when you put someone in front of him like Vazquez, you’ll see the best this kid has to...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Oct 29, 2012 in Mercito Gesta Articles
By Rich Mazon (PhilBoxing.com) Source Doc: http://philboxing.com/news/list.articles.php?aid=2736&id=76532 Photo Credit: bStunt Mercito Gesta is half a country away from where IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez fought and successfully defended his belt against tough challenger Marvin Quintero at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. But that did not deter the unbeaten Filipino fighter who has been eyeing Vazquez and his 135 pound title belt. Gesta intently watched the live bout between Vazquez and Quintero on television in his gym in San Diego as both fighters slug it out in a ring in Upstate New York. “It looks like it is hard to fight this guy,” was his initial reply when this Philboxing.com writer talked to him over the phone right after the bout which Vazquez won by a 12 round Split Decision. “It looks like he does not know how to box but he looks like a hard fighter to fight. He won the fight and it looks like it was boring but this guy will be hard to fight,” added Gesta. Vazquez’s name has been prominently mentioned to Gesta and his team by his promoter, Top Rank. They have informed Team Gesta of their plan to pit the undefeated challenger against Vazquez if the latter is victorious and free of injury in his title defense against Quintero last night. “He has no cuts and he’s not beat up. I think yeah. I think that fight might go through. We will just be waiting for the papers to be signed and everything so everything will be sealed,” an optimistic Gesta told Philboxing.com. “I think I would say, probably like seventy percent right now that the fight will go through,” he added. The discussed bout between Vazquez and Gesta is planned to be in the undercard of Gesta’s fellow Filipino fighter, Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao will battle his Mexican rival, Juan Manuel Marquez for the fourth time on December 8th at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The title bout between Vazquez and Gesta will supplement the Philippines versus Mexico theme that Top Rank is said to be planning for that event. Besides Pacquiao, three other Filipino fighters are reported to be fighting on December 8th, possibly against Mexican opponents. The addition of Vazquez versus Gesta will further solidify the rivalry between the two countries in the sport. “If he had a cut, the fight might not be on the undercard of Pacquiao-Marquez because that is too early. But right now he is still good and I looked at him and he looked good. Hopefully there are really no injuries or something because sometimes you don’t feel the injuries inside,” was Gesta’s assessment of his potential foe. “I think that fight will go through. They (Top Rank) said that they really wanted that fight between me and Vazquez,” he added. Gesta’s voice was full of excitement when he talked...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Oct 25, 2012 in No Mercy Update
By Neil Macasadia Video Credit: Union Tribune TV For those that missed the telecast of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta’s interview with the lead sports columnist in San Diego, Mr. Kevin Acee, check out the clip here. Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is continuing to train for his upcoming fight and is preparing to be his very best. Please continue to check back as the UT TV series will continue on Mercito’s quest for the championship belt. Thanks again to Kevin Acee, Luke Zapata (Camera man), and the Union Tribune!...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Oct 18, 2012 in No Mercy Update
By Neil Macasadia Video Credit: Neil Macasadia As Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta continued to strength train today at the Alliance Gym in Chula Vista, CA, he was excited to once again spar with his brother, Mokz “Dondon” Gesta whom he grew up sparring since the early age of six. Mokz “Dondon” Gesta stated, “It was fun going three rounds and I tried to get good shots in”. In addition to sparring against Mokz “DonDon” Gesta, Mercito also sparred three more rounds against his longtime mentor, his dad Anecito Gesta Sr. It was definitely a family affair at the Alliance gym as Mercito’s mom, Mercy Gesta was cheering on in the corner of the ring. Check out the sparring and training...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Oct 16, 2012 in No Mercy Update
By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit: bStunt To all the Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta fans and boxing fans around the world, tune in on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Noon PT and 7:00 P.M. PT on the Union Tribune (U-T TV) web site or on Cox Channel 114 to see Mercito’s exclusive interview with the lead sports columnist in San Diego, Mr. Kevin Acee. Get a glimpse of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta intense training and dedication to the sport of boxing. Hope you all enjoy the...
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