Surprise!! Happy 25th Birthday to Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta

Posted by on Oct 13, 2012 in No Mercy Update

Surprise!!  Happy 25th Birthday to Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credits:  Duenas Aris & Neil Macasadia Yesterday, October 12, 2012, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta turned 25 years young and was greeted with a surprise birthday bon-fire party (photos) and (videos) at Coronado Island in San Diego, CA.  Thanks to Summer Del Prado Radaza (Mercito’s girlfriend), Joena Carreon, Lyn Desamparo, and the Illongo Association for a successful and fun-filled night of celebration.  We could not have done this without your help!! Happy Birthday to our future champ Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta!!  And may all your wishes come...

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Norman “Bumpy” Parra to be Inducted in the 2012 California Boxing Hall of Fame

Posted by on Oct 12, 2012 in No Mercy Update

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit:  Duenas Aris A fighter in the ring not only relies on his innate skills to outwit his opponent throughout a grueling boxing match, but also cherishes the advice from his corner.  Since 2007, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta has had the privilege to work with the legendary Coach Bumpy Parra.    Coach Bumps was California’s Bantamweight Champion from 1965 to 1967, and then turned his intuitive boxing skills into training other prospects.   On October 20th, 2012, Coach Bumps will be inducted to the 2012 California Boxing Hall of Fame at the Sportsman’s Lodge  in Studio City, California. Coach Bumps was introduced to Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta in 2007 while training former World Champion Cruz Carvajal for a  southpaw fight.   As sparring began, Coach Bumps was very impressed with the fast and furious boxing skills of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta.   As the relationship grew, Coach Bumps began working with Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and has always been available for advice and support.  As quoted by his proud son Coach Vince Parra, “His experience is priceless in the  corner.  He believes Mercito can be great one day and enjoys being there to see it happen.” Experience is priceless in the boxing world.  As Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta stated, “Coach Bumps is a veteran of the sport and I admire his advice as he knows boxing in and out.  He is a great training and it is good to have him while I train.”  In addition, Coach Bumps has been an inspiration to not only Team Gesta, but also to the boxing community as seen in these PHOTOS. Congratulations to Coach Bumps!!  A well deserved recognition for a true boxing...

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UT Sports Columnist Kevin Acee meets Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta

Posted by on Oct 11, 2012 in No Mercy Update

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit:  bStunt As the strength and conditioning training of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta continues this week, Kevin Acee the lead Sports Columnist at the Union Tribune San Diego visited Mercito on Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 at Alliance Gym in Chula Vista.  Kevin Acee, who is one of the most popular media figures in San Diego, met, interviewed, and took PHOTOS and videos with Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta.  During the visit, Kevin had the opportunity to see Mercito’s intense training and his dedication to the sport of boxing. Stay tuned No Mercy Army for more news in the next few weeks from Kevin Acee.  We’ll keep everyone posted in our collaborative efforts with the Kevin Acee and the...

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Guest Appearance by Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta at Scrub City

Posted by on Oct 6, 2012 in No Mercy Update

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit:  Joena Carreon On September 29, 2012, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta attended the grand opening of the much anticipated Scrub City store on 5497 Clairmont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117.  Scrub City is an amazing store selling unique scrubs for medical professionals.  The store is co-owned by Grace Virgil and Emerald Gutierrez who are childhood friends that made their dreams come true by opening their second store in San Diego, while maintaining their successful first store in Seattle, Washington.  Both Grace and Emerald are great fans of Mercito and has followed him, along with their other Seattle fans, throughout his successful boxing career. Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, was very appreciative of the opportunity to be a guest at the grand opening of Scrub City in his fighting city of San Diego.  It was an honor and a privilege to meet successful store owners such as Grace and Emerald, and greet and take PHOTOS with the fans that were in...

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Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Beginning Intense Training

Posted by on Sep 28, 2012 in No Mercy Update

Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Beginning Intense Training

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit:  bStunt There is no doubt that Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is ready for his next fight in late 2012, no matter who he is paired with.  With recent arrival of his mother, Mercy, and his brother, Anecito Dondon Jr., Mercito is beginning to train intensely at their C-MAC gym (see Photos) in National City, CA.  Both Mercito and Anecito Dondon Jr. grew up training with their father Anecito Sr. in Muay Thay, but both eventually moved their interest to the ever popular sport of boxing. In the Philippines, Anecito Dondon Jr.  (2-1-0) was a rising boxing prospect starring in a popular TV show for boxers called,  Buhay Boksingero.  Today, he is reunited with his father Anecito Sr. and his brother Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and training as a family once again.  Anecito Dondon Jr. brings great strength, speed, and boxing smarts as he spars and trains with his brother Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and his father Anecito Sr. With the training support of the entire Gesta Family, current sparring partners Brandon Magpantay (bStunt) & Chris Almazan, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is ready for a championship...

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Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Makes a Birthday Wish Come True

Posted by on Sep 20, 2012 in No Mercy Update

By Neil Macasadia Photo Credit:  bStunt Coming off of his 9th round victory on August 3rd, 2012 on ESPN Friday Nights Fight against Ty Barnett at the Texas Station Hotel in Las Vegas, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is making dreams come true for his fans.  As Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta prepares for his upcoming fight in the next few months, he spent some quality time at Anne Danielle’s 18th Birthday celebration.  Anne Danielle and her entire family are big fans of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and one of Anne Danielle’s birthday wish was to meet Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta in person. On September 15th, 2012, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and Team Gesta surprised Anne Danielle at her 18th Birthday in Chula Vista, CA.  Big smiles were seen throughout the party, especially from Anne Danielle who finally had the opportunity to meet Mercito, takes pictures, and obtain an autograph from the rising boxing star.  As noted by Melanie (Anne Danielle’s mother): “The whole family would love to thank Mercito and Team Gesta for making the appearance.  He made my daughter extremely happy, and all of us too!!” On behalf of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and Team Gesta, thank you to Anne Danielle and family for all their support!   Once again, Happy 18th...

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