by Neil Macasadia | Nov 27, 2012 | Mercito Gesta Articles
By Rene Bonsubre Jr.
Photo Credit: Duenas Aris
Source Doc: Cebu Daily News – http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/313755/gesta-using-high-altitude-training-for-vasquez-fight
Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta of Labogon, Mandaue City is less than two weeks away from his big moment under the spotlight when he gets to challenge IBF lightweight champion Miguel “Titere” Vazquez of Mexico on the undercard of the fourth fight between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on December 9 (December 9 Philippine Time).
Gesta has been training at the high altitude training camp of Big Bear, California for a month now. This training facility is 7,000 feet above sea level and was the favorite training ground of legends like Oscar dela Hoya and Shane Mosley.
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by Neil Macasadia | Nov 26, 2012 | Mercito Gesta Articles
By Ryan Songalia
Photo Credit: Neil Macasadia
Source Doc: http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/176107-gesta-relishes-title-opportunity-under-pacquiao-marquez-iv
It has been almost six years to the day since Mercito Gesta, all warmed up and ready to go, was given the red light in the dressing room.
His swing bout on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s third battle with Erik Morales at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas wouldn’t go on. There wouldn’t be enough time, event organizers told Gesta, leaving all of his training and preparation for naught.
Now 25, Gesta will get a second chance to fight on a Pacquiao undercard on Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, as his Filipino compatriot faces arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time in a non-title bout. This time, Gesta won’t have to worry about being bumped off at the last minute; his fight will be the televised co-feature as he faces IBF lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez in his first world title opportunity.
For Gesta, who lived in Pacquiao’s La Palazzo apartment in Los Angeles when he first came to America from Mandaue City, Philippines, the opportunity to be on the sport’s biggest stage is one he’s been waiting his whole life for.
“To get here from where I’m from, it’s been a lot of sacrifices, a lot of work,” said Gesta (26-0-1, 14 knockouts), who now lives in San Diego. Gesta will be the first Filipino to fight for a world title on a Pacquiao undercard since Brian Viloria knocked out Eric Ortiz in one round to win the WBC junior flyweight title on the Pacquiao-Hector Velasquez card in 2005 that preceded the second Morales clash.
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by Neil Macasadia | Nov 22, 2012 | No Mercy Update
Photo Credit: Neil Macasadia
Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is continuing to train with big heart and big determination in Big Bear Lake, CA. In today’s visit with the Gesta Family, Mercito was in shape, fast, and strong for his upcoming fight against the current IBF Lightweight Champion Miguel Vazquez on December 8, 2012 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. During Mercito’s sparring session at the Abel Sanchez Summit Gym, he worked methodically around the ring displaying his ring generalship.
As quoted by Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, “I feel good and training has been great over here in Big Bear.” In today’s training, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is indeed preparing himself for success with the help of Coach Vince Parra, Anecito Gesta, Sr. (father), Mercy Gesta (mother), Mokz Gesta (brother), and with all his sparring partners: Joel Diaz Jr., Aaron Garcia, Jorge Silva, and Rances Barthelemy.
Thanks to all the No Mercy fans and supporters from all over the world!!
by Neil Macasadia | Nov 20, 2012 | No Mercy Update
Photo Credit: Neil Macasadia
The Union Tribune (UT) series on Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta continues today at 12:20pmPT and again at 7:00pm PT. Check out the Exclusive VIDEO and PHOTOS presented by lead sports columnist in San Diego, Mr. Kevin Acee.
Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is continuing to intensely train for his upcoming IBF Lightweight Title Fight against Miguel Vazquez on December 8, 2012 at MGM Las Vegas, NV.
Thanks again to all our fans around the world for your support and to Kevin Acee, Luke Zapata (Camera man), and the Union Tribune!
Let’s bring the title home to San Diego!
by Neil Macasadia | Nov 20, 2012 | Mercito Gesta Articles
By Fightnews.com
Photo Credit: bStunt
Source Doc: http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/pacquiao-marquez-4-undercard-announced-150224
The undercard has been announced for the fourth installment of the legendary series between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on December 8 on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Cuba’s Guillermo Rigondeaux defends his super bantamweight title against Thailand’s Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym, Yuriorkis Gamboa faces Michael Farenas, Miguel Vazquez battles Mercito Gesta, and Javier Fortuna takes on Patrick Hyland. And featured is the pro debut of Jose Ramirez.
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