Earlier tonight inside of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, undefeated lightweight contender Mercito Gesta captured a commanding victory over former title challenger Ricardo Dominguez. Gesta was especially sharp early, as he dropped Dominguez in the second round, and coasted his way to a unanimous decision verdict after ten rounds of action.
Also in action were the Magdaleno brothers, Diego and Jesse, local attractions to the area. Diego, an unbeaten junior lightweight, scored a ten-round unanimous decision over former title-challenger Emmanuel Lucero while his younger brother Jesse stopped Isaac Hilgado after the first.
The fight took place on the eve of Saturday night?s Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez meeting and served as an appetizer to fans in the area. Notables in attendance included Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Sr., featherweight champion Orlando Salido, agent Michael Koncz, Richie Mepranum, Rodel Mayol, Bobby Pacquiao, featherweight contender Mikey Garcia, local talents Sharif ?The Lion? Bogere and Mickey Bey Jr., and others…
