Vito Mielnicki Jr. Set for Homecoming Versus Kamil Gardzielik – Coverage begins LIVE on ESPN+ Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
You know Mielnicki—he’s packing power and confidence. He even says, “I remember coming here as a kid to watch Tomasz Adamek… And I’m just excited to be here. I’m living my dream.” But Gardzielik’s 19-0 record and savvy style aren’t a joke. He admits, “I had a perfect camp… I’m ready to take advantage of this opportunity.” Who’s bluffing and who’s the real deal?
Who’s Bringing the Heat?
Mielnicki vows, “He’s coming to win. I’m coming to win. But rest assured, I’m coming to dominate.” He’s got a game plan and the hometown crowd behind him. Meanwhile, Gardzielik watched every second of Vito’s last fight live on TV. He calls it “an amazing back-and-forth fight” that ended in a draw. He’s itching to tip the scales in his favor this time.
And don’t sleep on the co-feature. Jahi Tucker swears, “All that sparring shit is going to the side… Make sure ya’ll tune in. This guy is cooked.” Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson fires back, “If you try any of that goofy shit, I’m putting you out.” This one won’t be pretty.
Three belts hang in the balance. The WBO Global, USWBC and USBA straps mean more than hardware—they’re passports to the next level. Underneath, heavyweight hopefuls Damian Knyba and Marcin Siwy both boast spotless records. Knyba promises a show: “I’m excited… This will show that I’m ready.” Siwy’s 25-0-1 says he’ll bring veteran savvy to this scrap.
Event Info
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Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
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Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
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Start Time: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT
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Live on: Live ESPN+
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Promoted by: Top Rank & Rising Star Promotions
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Tickets: Ticketmaster.com
Fight Card
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Vito Mielnicki Jr. – 159.5 lbs (72.3 kg) vs. Kamil Gardzielik – 159.5 lbs (72.3 kg)
WBO Global, US WBC, and USBA Middleweight Titles — 10 Rounds -
Jahi Tucker – 160 lbs (72.6 kg) vs. Lorenzo Simpson – 159.5 lbs (72.3 kg)
Middleweight — 10 Rounds -
Damian Knyba – 254.5 lbs (115.4 kg) vs. Marcin Siwy – 244 lbs (110.7 kg)
Heavyweight — 10 Rounds -
Brandun Lee – 143 lbs (64.9 kg) vs. Elias Araujo – 142 lbs (64.4 kg)
Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds -
Dwyke Flemmings Jr. – 154 lbs (69.9 kg) vs. Demián Fernandez – 154 lbs (69.9 kg)
Junior Middleweight — 8 Rounds -
Norman Neely – 249.5 lbs (113.2 kg) vs. James Willis – 262.5 lbs (119.1 kg)
Heavyweight — 8 Rounds -
Arjan Iseni – 175 lbs (79.4 kg) vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr. – 175 lbs (79.4 kg)
Light Heavyweight — 4 Rounds -
Muadh Abdus-Salaam – 144 lbs (65.3 kg) vs. Roberto Cantos – 145.5 lbs (66.0 kg)
Welterweight — 4 Rounds -
Kahshad Eliott – 154 lbs (69.9 kg) vs. Titus Ashe – 153 lbs (69.4 kg)
Junior Middleweight — 4 Rounds