United States-based Cebuano contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta will face a more dangerous Latino opponent, William Zepeda Segura of Mexico, for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental America’s title. CDNDigital
Mercito Gesta and William Zepeda Segura . | Facebook photos
Gesta, who is currently based in San Diego, California, officially announced his upcoming fight on his Facebook page. He fought Diaz Jr. in 2022 at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California and won by unanimous decision. Last March, he also fought and won via split decision against Diaz in Long Beach, California.
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