Comments Thread For: Photos/Weights: Gesta-Barnett, Magdaleno-Silva

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(L-R) Undefeated Mercito 'No Mercy' Gesta from Cebu, Philippines and Ty Barnett of Washington, D.C. weigh in (Gesta 137 lbs, Barnett 135.5 lbs) for their upcoming Lightweight main event on Top Rank's "The Future is Now" show on Friday, August 3 in the Dallas Event Center at Texas Station Gambling Hall and Casino. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

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[Corelone]

Gesta does not, I repeat, does not need to step up the competition. This is where he's at right now, he has to get past a few more of these guys and look good doing it, before they feed him to the lions. He has to cause a stir in the division and knocking out class c fighters isn't going to do it, but if he wants to protect that zero, this is where he's at.

[spoonwars]

Gesta getting some TV time in the US. Make the most of it.

[915angel]

Gesta getting some TV time in the US. Make the most of it.

he better duck broner

[danceswithfire]

what time is espn showing this?... i dont see **** on the tv guide

[Prawn Jovi]

Gesta does not, I repeat, does not need to step up the competition. This is where he's at right now, he has to get past a few more of these guys and look good doing it, before they feed him to the lions. He has to cause a stir in the division and knocking out class c fighters isn't going to do it, but if he wants to protect that zero, this is where he's at.

You are spot on. If he steps up in competition he will get beat and everyone will say he has been exposed, when in fact he just wasnt ready for that field of competition. He should definitely continue fighting who he has been fighting until he is ready.

Having said all that, I dont see Gesta making much noise. Right now he just doesnt stand out to me as someone who has the potential to be a huge star.

[devildg]

Dont expect much out of Gesta. He is just a kid who got into boxing recently. He has no amateur record. To even look like the kind of fighter he is - which is very competent is impressive IMO

If he doesnt beat this Barnett guy he should be embarrassed and deported immediately back to Philippines though

[ajgyagajg1]

I dont think gesta should look for broner right nor or even in near future he should first build his resume better and get better himself if he goes for broner it will not be good for him right now.
I favor him in this fight though also think magdaleno will ko this guy

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Glad to see some people with some common sense in here instead of bashing Gesta for whatever reason...

This should be a good test for him, a taller guy. Let's see how he deals with it. And I hope they televise Jesse too.

[DC Fight Fan]

Barnett is terrible. ESPN should be ashamed for allowing him to fight in a Main Event.