Jorge Linares vs. Mercito Gesta – Results

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By Jeff Aranow: WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (44-3, 27 KOs) totally outclassed Mercito Gesta (31-2-2, 17 KOs) in handing him his 2nd career defeat on Saturday night in beating him by a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision on HBO Boxing After Dark at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The official scores were 118-110, 117-110 and 118-110.

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Gesta hoping to upset Linares on Saturday

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By Jim Dower: Underdog Mercito Gesta (31-1-2, 17 KOs) says he’s ready to pull off a big upset on Saturday night by beating WBA and Ring lightweight champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) in their HBO televised fight at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

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Linares not overlooking Gesta

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By Jeff Aranow: WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) will be defending his title in less than 2 weeks against the southpaw Mercito ‘No Mercy’ Gesta (31-1-2, 17 KOs) on January 27th at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

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Jorge Linares vs. Mercito Gesta preview and Analysis

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By Tim Royner: Jorge “El Nino De Oro” Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) will be making his 3rd defense of his WBA World lightweight title next month on January 27 against Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (31-1-2, 17 KOs on HBO Boxing After Dark at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

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