While MF Pro’s June 19 card at Thunder Studios in Long Beach is being headlined by the crossroads bout between former two-division champion Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz and Ashton ‘H2O’ Sylve, the fighter with the highest upside on the entire event may be buried further down the lineup.
Undefeated super lightweight contender Ernesto “Tito” Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) returns to action on Friday, looking to continue the momentum that has made him one of the most dangerous prospects in boxing.
The 23-year-old Mercado has developed a reputation as a knockout artist, stopping 17 of his 18 opponents and emerging as a legitimate threat in the talent-rich 140-pound division. Unlike many prospects who are carefully maneuvered through the early stages of their careers, Mercado has openly embraced tougher assignments while keeping an aggressive, fan-friendly style…