Gesta determinadong i-knockout si Linares

MANILA, Philippines — Walang ibang gustong gawin si Filipino challenger Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta kundi ang pabagsakin si Venezuelan world lightweight king Jorge “El Nino De Oro” Linares.

Ito ang matapang na pahayag ni Gesta laban kay Linares kahapon sa kanilang official press conference para sa upakan nila bukas (Manila time) sa The Forum sa Inglewood, California.

“This is my second shot at a title, and I'll make the most of it with a knockout victory,” sabi ng 30-anyos na si Gesta (31-1-2, 17 KOs) sa kanyang paghahamon kay Linares (43-3-0, 27 KOs), ang World Boxing Association lightweight champion.

Ito ang ikalawang title shot ni Gesta matapos mabigo kay Mexican Miguel Vasquez via unanimous decision para sa International Boxing Federation lightweight belt sa undercard ng ikaapat na laban nina Manny Pacquiao at Juan Manuel Marquez noong Disyembre ng 2012.

Naging sparmates sina Gesta at Linares sa ilalim ni chief trainer Freddie Roach.

“It's been a really good training camp. He's worked hard in training camp. I just want to wish the best of luck to our opponent,” sabi ni Roach kay Gesta, tubong Labogon, Mandaue, Cebu at nakabase ngayon sa San Diego, California.

Determinado si Gesta na maging ikatlong Pinoy world boxing champion bukod kina International Boxing Federation flyweight king Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes at super flyweight title-holder Jerwin Ancajas.