Mercito Gesta was born in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines on October 12, 1987. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 years on October 19, 2003 against Erwin Picardal. Gesta defeated Picardal via 4-round unanimous decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Gesta got his first shot at a world title at the age of 25 after 27 professional fights. On December 8, 2012 Gesta challenged Miguel Vázquez' IBF lightweight title but lost via 12-round unanimous decision.
Gesta's latest fight was a 6th-round KO loss to William Zepeda at age 35, on September 16, 2023.
Some of Mercito Gesta's best fights so far have been against Joseph Diaz. For a complete list of Gesta's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Mercito Gesta".
Gesta has 4 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Mercito Gesta Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
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41 | Sep 16, 2023 | 35 | William Zepeda 27 28-0 | loss | KO 6 |
40 | Mar 18, 2023 | 35 | Joseph Diaz 30 32-3-1 | win | SD 10 |
39 | Apr 21, 2022 | 34 | Joel Diaz Jr. | win | UD 10 |
38 | Nov 14, 2019 | 32 | Carlos Morales | draw | TD 6 |
37 | Mar 21, 2019 | 31 | Juan Antonio Rodriguez | loss | KO 9 |
36 | Jun 14, 2018 | 30 | Robert Manzanarez | win | MD 10 |
35 | Jan 27, 2018 | 30 | Jorge Linares 32 43-3 | loss | UD 12 |
34 | Jul 15, 2017 | 29 | Martin Honorio | win | KO 8 |
33 | Apr 01, 2017 | 29 | Gilberto Gonzalez Garcia | win | UD 10 |
32 | Oct 03, 2015 | 27 | Miguel Angel Mendoza | win | UD 10 |
31 | Apr 30, 2015 | 27 | Carlos Molina | draw | SD 10 |
30 | Jul 18, 2014 | 26 | Luis Arceo | win | RTD 7 |
29 | Apr 11, 2014 | 26 | Edgar Riovalle | win | TKO 8 |
28 | Dec 08, 2012 | 25 | Miguel Vázquez 25 32-3 | loss | UD 12 |
27 | Aug 03, 2012 | 24 | Ty Barnett | win | TKO 9 |
26 | Apr 14, 2012 | 24 | Oscar Cuero | win | TKO 8 |
25 | Nov 11, 2011 | 24 | Ricardo Dominguez | win | UD 10 |
24 | Sep 17, 2011 | 23 | Manuel Perez | win | UD 10 |
23 | Jul 09, 2011 | 23 | Jorge Pimentel | win | KO 3 |
22 | Feb 18, 2011 | 23 | Genaro Trazancos | win | RTD 3 |
21 | Oct 22, 2010 | 23 | Ivan Valle | win | TKO 2 |
20 | Aug 20, 2010 | 22 | Genaro Trazancos | win | KO 7 |
19 | Jun 04, 2010 | 22 | Oscar Meza | win | RTD 4 |
18 | Feb 25, 2010 | 22 | Cristian Favela | win | UD 8 |
17 | Jul 10, 2009 | 21 | Devarise Crayton | win | TKO 3 |
16 | May 21, 2009 | 21 | Alain Hernandez | win | TKO 1 |
15 | Nov 07, 2008 | 21 | Cristian Favela | win | UD 8 |
14 | Apr 18, 2008 | 20 | Benito Zepeda | win | KO 1 |
13 | Oct 04, 2007 | 19 | Carlos Vinan | win | TKO 4 |
12 | Aug 04, 2007 | 19 | Carlos Madrid | win | MD 6 |
11 | Dec 16, 2005 | 18 | Leo Escobido | win | TD 7 |
10 | Nov 05, 2005 | 18 | Rey Llagas | draw | TD 2 |
9 | Sep 25, 2005 | 17 | Pablo Boy Guevarra | win | UD 10 |
8 | Aug 13, 2005 | 17 | Chris Dujali | win | UD 8 |
7 | Jun 12, 2005 | 17 | Roldan Malinao | win | KO 2 |
6 | Dec 10, 2004 | 17 | Erwin Picardal | win | RTD 5 |
5 | May 21, 2004 | 16 | Sherwin Daguhoy | win | MD 6 |
4 | Apr 18, 2004 | 16 | Sherwin Daguhoy | win | UD 6 |
3 | Mar 25, 2004 | 16 | Renato Nival | win | MD 4 |
2 | Feb 07, 2004 | 16 | Terry Tayao | win | TKO 1 |
1 | Oct 19, 2003 | 16 | Erwin Picardal | win | UD 4 |