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William Zepeda Defends WBA Continental Americas Title
Against Mercito Gesta On Sept. 16
A knockout machine powered by endless battery life for the
toughest of battles, San Mateo Atenco, Mexico’s William “El
Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) will defend his WBA
Continental Americas Lightweight Title against the resilient
Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) of Mandaue City,
Philippines in a 12-round fight that will generate fireworks
for Mexican Independence Day. Zepeda was last seen
headlining on April 29 in a spectacular second-round
knockout of Jaime Arboleda. The two have defeated a common
foe - Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. - as Gesta is returning after a
major career win against him last March. The action will
take place live from the Commerce Casino on September 16 and
broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
“I am very excited to be back in the ring in September,
especially on such an important date for my country and for
Mexican boxing,” said William Zepeda. “I know it will be
another great fight for the Mexico vs. Philippines rivalry.”
“On September 16th, I can’t wait to get back in the ring
against a tough fighter in William Zepeda,” said Mercito
Gesta. “William is a rising star in our sport, and I’m
honored to share the ring with him. The Mexico vs.
Philippines rivalry will be action packed every round. To
all my ‘No Mercy’ and boxing fans in the Philippines and
around the world, don’t miss out on this great event. See
you soon!”
"Mexican Independence Day weekend and boxing go
hand-in-hand, and we’re excited to bring fans a show
September 16,” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy
Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. "Zepeda is a relentless
fighting machine who will be looking to showcase his skills
on the biggest weekend in boxing. But Mercito Gesta is
coming off the best victory of his career over a former
world champion and is hungry for more. There will be
fireworks between these two warriors.”
In the co-main event, Vancouver’s Victor “El Tornado”
Morales (18-0-1, 9 KOs) will defend his WBA Intercontinental
Featherweight Title against Mexico City’s Edwin “Pupo”
Palomares (18-4-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Morales was
last seen pulling off the upset of his career against Diego
De La Hoya last April 29 in a sensational knockout that
catapulted him in the rankings.
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