JoJo Diaz surveys the damage he left behind and looks ahead to a new beginning
Joseph “JoJo” Diaz is in familiar territory: in a boxing ring in training camp, weeks out from his next fight. But he is also in rehab.
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William Zepeda Continues To Put Up Mind-Blowing Punch Stats
By Corey Erdman - After lasting just five and a half rounds with William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta’s face looked like he’d been clobbered with a baseball bat. His body must have felt like it too, as despite the protests of the courage inside of him to stay on his feet throughout the fight, a feat he accomplished, the moment the fight was waved off, it slumped onto a stool that was hurried over to where he was swaying on the ropes, free from Zepeda’s onslaught for the first time since the opening bell rang.
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Photos: William Zepeda Beats Down, Stops Mercito Gesta in Six Rounds
Zepeda, Gesta Fight Photos Gallery - Undefeated knockout artist William “El Camarón” Zepeda (29-0, 25 KOs) added another stoppage to his record and retained his WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title in a blowout of Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-4-3, 17 KOs).
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William Zepeda Overwhelms, Stops Mercito Gesta In Sixth Round
By Jake Donovan - William Zepeda provided cause for celebration on his nation’s biggest holiday. The unbeaten contender overwhelmed former title challenger Mercito Gesta en route to a sixth-round stoppage atop a Mexican Independence Day-themed show. The 27-year-old southpaw from San Mateo Atenco, Mexico overwhelmed the San Diego-based Filipino from the start and forced the stoppage at 1:31 of round six in their DAZN-aired main event Saturday evening from Commerce Casino in Commerce, California.
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William Zepeda Believes Gervonta Davis Showdown Will Prove That He Belongs
It’s been a natural progression for William Zepeda. From fighting in empty arenas on the non-televised portion of an undercard against fighters with no future, to headlining his own show against bonafide contenders, Zepeda’s career is moving in the right direction.
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Photos: William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta - Ready For Battle at Commerce Casino
Zepeda-Gesta, Valle Weights Photos Gallery - As things heat up for Mexican Independence Day, William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) and Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) took part in the official weigh-in ahead of their 12-round clash on September 16 for Zepeda's WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title. (photos by Cris Esquida)
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William Zepeda-Mercito Gesta: DAZN Weigh-In Results From Commerce, California
William Zepeda soaked in every ounce of the ambiance ahead of his first Mexican Independence Day boxing headliner. The unbeaten lightweight contender was in a festive mood as he clocked in at 134.2 pounds. His opponent, San Diego’s Mercito Gesta was also 134.2 pounds for their scheduled 12-round lightweight bout atop a DAZN show this Saturday from Commerce Casino in Commerce, California.
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William Zepeda: These Are The Challenges I Need To Conquer As I Climb The Ranks
It’s not that William Zepeda views Mercito Gesta—or any opponent he’s ever faced—as a stepping stone. He just intends to treat him that way once they’re in the ring. Doing so is part of the mission the unbeaten contender is on in pursuit of bigger fights in the loaded lightweight division. A major shake-up is soon expected at the top level and Zepeda plans to play an integral role in the anticipated transformation.
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Photos: William Zepeda, Mercito Gesta - Face To Face at Final Presser
Zepeda, Gesta Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - As things heat up for Mexican Independence Day, William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) and Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) hosted a press conference ahead of their 12-round clash on September 16 for Zepeda's WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title. (photos by Cris Esquida)
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William Zepeda On Mexican Independence Day Headliner: Dream Come True
By Jake Donovan - William Zepeda can’t think of any place he’d rather be than in a boxing ring on Mexican Independence Day. The unbeaten lightweight contender was bestowed the honor to headline a DAZN show on a night that celebrates a major holiday for his country. Zepeda will face former title challenger Mercito Gesta in a battle of lightweight southpaws this Saturday from Commerce Casino in Commerce, California.
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