Posted by Neil Macasadia on Jun 9, 2014 in Exclusive Feature, No Mercy Update
Photo Credit: Duenas Aris On June 7th, 2014, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, along with his father and training Anecito Gesta, presented instructions (PHOTOS) on the basics for Muay Thai and boxing at the Kajukenbo International 2nd Annual ‘Ohana Unity Seminar Series in San Diego, CA. It was a great and collaborative time and event in which over 50 attendants were treated to various forms of martial arts such as Kajukenbo Ka- Karate, Ju- Jujitsu, Ken- kenpo, and boxing. On behalf of Mercito Gesta and Anecito Gesta, thank you Kajukenbo International and to Mr. Phil Dang for the invitation....
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on May 30, 2014 in Exclusive Feature, No Mercy Update
Please come out to the Filipino Community Night at Petco Park in San Diego on June 7th to help support the Typhoon Relief in the Philippines. A portion of each ticket sold at this event will help support Typhoon Relief in the Philippines. To purchase a ticket please visit PADRES.COM/EVENTS, scroll down and locate Sat, Jun 07 and click on the BUY TICKETS option next to the Filipino Cultural Night (Chelsea Dill). Please make sure to enter code PINOY when purchasing. Show your ticket at the Autograph booth to meet and greet Mercito Gesta. Also, Mercito Gesta will be throwing out the Ceremonial First Pitch before the game. Show up ealier to enjoy the festivities and see Mercito throw a perfect strike! Thanks everyone for all your...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on May 11, 2014 in No Mercy Update
Photo Credit: Chris Almazan After morning training with his father and now trainer, Anecito Gesta, Sr., Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and his team attended the Asian Cultural Festival in San Diego, CA. “It was a great privileged and honor to be a part of this festival”, as stated by Mercito. Check out OFFICIAL PHOTOS.
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Apr 14, 2014 in Exclusive Feature, No Mercy Update
Photo Credit: Janelle Macasadia & Duenas Aris GESTA VS. RIOVALLE PHOTOS Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta has been waiting for over a year and four months to get back in the ring to prove to the boxing world that he belongs in this sport! He definitely proved it Friday night at the Ringside at Del Mar boxing show when he defeated Edgar “Basuras” Riovalle (37-18-2, 26 KOs) from Mexico City in front of a sell-out crowd. The boxing venue was held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and was promoted by Paco Presents in association with A&T Gym, Don Chargin and Jorge Marron Promotions, and San Diego-based Barron Entertainment. From the start of the fight, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta looked sharp, determined, and focused, moving side to side with great head movements. Mercito used his boxing skills displaying his speed, combinations, and powerful body shoots on both sides of Edgar Riovalle. Mercito’s defense was very impressive as his technique was very polished and precise. As Mercito took control of the fight, he knocked down Edgar in the 8th round with powerful body shots. Though Edgar was able to beat the count and rise to his feet, the determined Mercito charged back and threw an amazing 15 continuous shots prompting Edgar’s corner to throw in the towel. Back on the victory path!!! After the fight, Mercito stated, “I am so happy to be back in the ring. I felt so good in there and I felt strong.” Mercito’s boxing skills were clearly displayed this night, as his training with his Father and Manager Anecito Gesta, Sr. definitely paid off. “My father and I worked hard on my technique and we followed our plan perfectly”, Mercito happily stated. Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is BACK and very thankful for the opportunity. As Mercito stated, “I want to thank Robert Diaz (Golden Boy Promotions), Paco Presents, Don Chargin and Jorge Marron, Gabriel Barron, and all the sponsors at Ringside at Del Mar for the opportunity tonight. Thanks for all the support.” Undercard results: Ruiz UD4 Venegas Smalls UD4 Haigood Ramos UD4 Silva Ceballos TKO3 Reynolds 2:21 Hood SD4 Gesta (38-37, 38-36,...
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Posted by Neil Macasadia on Apr 11, 2014 in Mercito Gesta Articles
Article Credit By: James Wyatt (San Diego Boxing Examiner) Article URL and Credit: http://www.examiner.com/article/back-the-saddle-mercito-gesta-is-raring-to-go Thursday, April 10th, at 2:00 p.m. the 14 boxers scheduled to fight on the Friday, April 11, 2014 Boxing Card at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the latest installment of “Ringside at Del Mar”, will weigh in at the Plaza Bonita Mall at O’s American Kitchen (east side of mall), 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., National City, CA 91950. Immediately following the weigh-ins, there will be a press conference plus a meet and greet session with the public. Why all the fanfare? It’s because of the gentleman in the Main Event, 26 year-old, southpaw, super lightweight Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, who is making his return to the ring after a one year, four month and four day, soul searching layoff. His opponent, 27 year-old Edgar “Basuras” Riovalle of Mexico City, Mexico (37-17-2) with his awesome 26 KOs, better be ready. Of course he will. Riovalle has been a workhorse for 10 years and it’s likely he’s never considered taking time off. Just like his nickname indicates, “Basuras” translation “Trash” is a brawler who will go nonstop against Gesta. This past Saturday, Gesta, the show’s headliner, held a public workout at the family’s gym off Miramar Road, and also made guest appearances at a local USA Amateur Boxing show, the Filipino Sun Festival and at the popular Seafood City Supermarket in Chula Vista. Gesta is a hands on, meet and greet celebrity type who like Manny Pacquiao has a warm heart, a warrior who has been embraced by his Filipino brethren. So what did happen in Mercito Gesta’s last bout? Gesta fought Miguel Vazquez (34-3-0, 13 KOs), the elusive IBF World Lightweight Champion and lost decidedly after he landed only 61 punches, connecting on just 18% of the punches thrown. With his opponent landing three times as many punches, the judges had him winning most every round. With Gesta’s face being splattered across six of the seven continents, the match being a pay-per-view televised world title bout on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV and having your boss, promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, sitting right there at ringside, you knew something bad was going to happen. While watching on TV, you could almost read Arum’s mind, ‘Note to self, tomorrow, first thing, we rip up this kid’s contract.” This is when the riffraff of sports journalism, self included, revisit the earlier Arum prophecies, boasts and expose them for what they are – pure, unadulterated bunk, nonsense. “I want this kid to fight for a title, maybe before year’s end,” a glowing Bob Arum said in the ring after Gesta’s first bout under the new promotional contract. “I don’t want to be too ethnic but he’s the next (Manny) Pacquiao.” Arum would make similar remarks at each post fight press conference and Gesta would...
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