The undefeated Filipino professional boxer now based in the US is currently the WBO NABO Youth lightweight champion. He won the title by defeating Mexican boxer Oscar Meza on June 4, 2010.Gesta began his professional career on October 19, 2003, with a unanimous decision win over Edwin Picardal.
The Unheralded Filipino Boxer Mercito Gesta is willing to replace Yurokris Gamboa for his supposed to be match-up against Brando Rios for the vacant WBA Lightweight crown on April 14.
"No Mercy" Gesta has a card of 24 wins , 12 kO and 1 draw will most likely to replace Gamboa after the Puerto Rican boxer snubbed the scheduled kickoff Press conference for the bout.
Gamboa who is under contract with Bob Arum's top rank Inc., was reportedly spotted training in Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s gym in Las Vegas.
Speculations surfaced that Gamboa will be signing with the Mayweather's promotion .
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Mercito Gesta's Fight History via Wiki
| 24 Wins (12 Knockouts), 0 Defeats, 1 Draw[4] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 24-0-1 |  Ricardo Dominguez | UD | 10 | 2011-11-12 |  Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 23-0-1 | Manuel Pérez | UD | 10 | 2011-09-17 | BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona | |
| Win | 22-0-1 | Jorge Pimentel | KO | 3 (8), 2:23 | 2011-07-09 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California | |
| Win | 21-0-1 | Genaro Trazancos | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 2011-02-18 | Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, California | |
| Win | 20-0-1 | Ivan Valle | TKO | 2 (8), 0:26 | 2010-10-22 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California | |
| Win | 19-0-1 | Genaro Trazancos | KO | 7 (8), 0:53 | 2010-08-20 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona | |
| Win | 18-0-1 | Oscar Meza | RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | 2010-06-04 | A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida | won vacant WBO NABO youth lightweight title |
| Win | 17-0-1 | Cristian Favela | UD | 8 | 2010-02-25 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California | |
| Win | 16-0-1 | Devarise Crayton | TKO | 3 (8), 1:13 | 2009-07-10 | Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California | |
| Win | 15-0-1 | Alain Hernandez | TKO | 1 (8), 0:44 | 2009-05-21 | Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California | |
| Win | 14-0-1 | Cristian Favela | UD | 8 | 2008-11-07 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona | |
| Win | 13-0-1 | Benito Zepeda | KO | 1 (6), 1:47 | 2008-04-18 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona | |
| Win | 12-0-1 |  Carlos Vinan | TKO | 4 (6), 1:20 | 2007-10-04 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 11-0-1 | Carlos Madrid | MD | 6 | 2007-08-04 | Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois | |
| Win | 10-0-1 |  Lee Escobido | TD | 7 (10) | 2005-12-16 | Kidapawan City Gymnasium, Kidapawan City, Cotabato | |
| Draw | 9-0-1 | Rey Llagas | TD | 2 (8) | 2005-11-05 | San Andres Civic & Sports Center, Manila, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 9-0 | Alex Guevarra | UD | 10 | 2005-09-24 | San Andres Gym, Manila, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 8-0 | Roldan Malinao | KO | 2 (8) | 2005-06-11 | Liloan Sports Complex, Liloan, Cebu | |
| Win | 7-0 | Chris Dujali | PTS | 8 | 2005-04-02 | Barangay Alabang Junction, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 6-0 | Edwin Picardal | TKO | 5 (6) | 2004-12-10 | Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque City, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 5-0 | Sherwin Daguhoy | MD | 6 | 2004-05-21 | NBC Tent, Taguig City, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 4-0 | Sherwin Daguhoy | UD | 6 | 2004-04-18 | Pusok Sports Complex, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | |
| Win | 3-0 | Renato Nival | MD | 4 | 2004-03-25 | Joe Cantada Sports Center, Taguig City, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 2-0 | Terry Tayao | TKO | 1 (4) | 2004-02-07 | Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig City, Metro Manila | |
| Win | 1-0 | Edwin Picardal | UD | 4 | 2003-10-19 | Joe Cantada Boxing Arena, Taguig City, Metro Manila | pro debut |