Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta officially teamed up with Freshly Prepped (Owner Sarah Lopez) and Nutritionist Alex Verdugo, Jr. (Extreme Fitness) on Friday, June 2, 2017. This is exciting news as Mercito shifts his training camp to the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles in anticipation of his next fight, which is TBA at this time. Thank you to Sarah and Alex for the collaboration!
The 9th Annual Miracle Babies 5K on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 was a great success, as the walk and run to brough awareness for our cause and help raise money for families with babies in NICUs. Families from surrounding areas and participants of all levels will shared in the accomplishment by completing a 5k around San Diego’s NTC Park at Liberty Station. Thank you for helping us spread the word, inspire support and raise money for Miracle Babies!
Check out the Exclusive Photos of the May 7th, 2017 Miracle Babies 5k.
In addition, check out Exclusive Photos of the San Diego Union Tribune Radio Interview on Friday, April 14, 2017. In addition, listen to the Exclusive Radio Interview.
Asian Story Theatre (Facebook event):
Based on historical research and personal interviews, Halo-Halo creates a moving and eye-openng window into our city. Filipino Americans will recognize themselves in stories that explore their culture and traditions, as well as their struggles and triumphs. And every audience will experience new insights, and discover common ground with this fascinating and fast-growing community. Opening March 31, 2017 at the Lyceum Theatre.
SHOW DATES
Friday 3/31 – 7:30p
Saturday 4/1 – 2p , 7:30p
Sunday 4/2 – 2p
Thursday 4/6 – 7:30p
Friday 4/7 – 7:30p
Saturday 4/8 – 2p , 7:30p
Sunday 4/9 – 2p
TICKETS
$22 General Admission
$17 Student / Senior / Military
$12 Groups (10+)
Contact the Lyceum Theatres Box Office 619/544-1000
or online at http://www.sdrep.org/
Photo Credit: Janelle Macasadia
After being away for nearly 18 months, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta put on show of boxing skills and precision as he dominated the 10-round fight against Mexico’s Gilberto “El Flacco” Gonazalez (26-4-0). Mercito controlled the fight with guidance from his Coach Marvin Somodio (Wild Card Boxing Club), his father Anecito Gesta, and cut-woman Marites Macasadia. This was the first fight with the Filipino Freddie Roach (Marvin) in his corner. As Mercito stated, “I like Marvin a lot as he is very calm, straightforward, and a great coach. I listened to him and my corner, and we came out with a victory.
Mercito won his 30th fight, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Chelsea Arena at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The No Mercy fans were in the house cheering, “NO MERCY! NO MERCY! MERCITO! MERCITO!. Fans from all ages came from the Philippines, San Diego, LA, Australia, and the UK to watch the fight. It was a great night of boxing on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes brought to the boxing world by Golden Boy Promotions.
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Photo Credit: Valentin Romero
Article Credit URL: http://www.balitangamerica.tv/pinoy-boxer-mercito-gesta-wins-by-unanimous-decision/
Author: Bev Llorente
In the world of boxing: Mercito Gesta once again showed no mercy to his opponent over the weekend. Gesta won, via unanimous decision, against Mexican opponent Gilberto Flaco Gonzalez. After a 10 round slugfest, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is back in the boxing game. A swollen face and a left eye that can he barely open was the face of Gonzalez, in the aftermath of his fight with Gesta. Gesta proved that despite being out of the ring for a year and a half, he still packs a killer punch.
The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was at capacity for Saturday’s fight night. Boxing fans from all over trooped to witness Mercito’s comeback in the boxing ring. Gesta slugged it out with Gonzalez as a co-main event of the Orozco-Gibson fight in the lightweight division. Gesta was in full control of the fight except for the 3rd round, when he was knocked down. He calls it an error on his side, since he wasn’t expecting the uppercut from Gonzales.
“After that 10 rounds, I feel that everything is good, I’m back, and I just need to fix a little bit of it, kase yung mind set ko is not like that it’s been a while too na hindi ako nakalaban,” Gesta said. “Hopefully a couple of months from now, I want to comeback and fight again. I feel good; everything is good right now, my therapy for my surgery tsaka yung conditioning ko.”
Gesta draws inspiration from kababayans who support him, despite being sidelined for quite a while. With the score of 96-93, 99-91, and 98-92, Gesta won via unanimous decision.
Mercito now holds a record of 30 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 16 knockouts.
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