William Zepeda TKO6 Mercito Gesta ... Lightweight contender William Zepeda laid a merciless beating on durable Mercito Gesta on Saturday in Commerce, California, stopping the veteran in round six. Gesta was exhausted and referee Jack Reis waited too long to stop the fight, intervening only when Gesta's cornerman stepped up to the ring apron to end the punishment. Zepeda is now 29-0, while Gesta drops to 34-4-3 and needs a long rest.