Vito Mielnicki Jr. Returns to Newark for Title Fight on June 21

New Jersey’s own Vito “White Magic” Mielnicki Jr. is set to electrify the Prudential Center once again when he faces undefeated Polish contender Kamil Gardzielik in a 10-round showdown for the vacant WBO Global, USWBC, and USBA middleweight titles. The highly anticipated bout will take place on Saturday, June 21, in Newark, New Jersey.

In the co-main event, an all-Polish heavyweight battle will see unbeaten prospects Damian Knyba and Marcin Siwy go head-to-head in a 10-round clash.

The action-packed card also features Baltimore’s rising middleweight Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson (15-2, 8 KOs) squaring off against William Townsel (8-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round contest.

Mielnicki-Gardzielik, Knyba-Siwy, Simpson-Townsel, and other undercard bouts will stream live exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Promoted by Top Rank in association with Rising Star Promotions, tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 1, at 12 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.

Mielnicki Eyes Fifth Straight Knockout in Newark

Mielnicki (20-1-1, 12 KOs) has built a strong following in New Jersey, turning pro in 2019 with a spectacular first-round knockout at the Prudential Center. Since then, he’s fought at the venue three more times, delivering highlight-reel stoppages. Now signed to a long-term deal with Top Rank, the Roseland native is eager to extend his unbeaten streak and deliver another thrilling performance.

“I love fighting at the Prudential Center. The energy is unreal, and my fans always show up,” said Mielnicki. “I’ve knocked out every opponent I’ve faced there, and I plan on making it five in a row.”

His opponent, Gardzielik (19-0, 4 KOs), is an undefeated Polish fighter making his U.S. debut. After an impressive 2024 campaign, he’s stepping up for the biggest challenge of his career.

Polish Heavyweights Collide in Co-Main Event

Knyba (15-0, 9 KOs) is the latest in a long line of Polish heavyweight hopefuls and is eager to follow in the footsteps of boxing legend Tomasz Adamek, who once packed the Prudential Center. After shaking off injuries in 2024, Knyba made a statement in February by knocking out former world title challenger Andrzej Wawrzyk.

“I consider Prudential Center my second home,” Knyba said. “Siwy is experienced and undefeated, but I’m ready to take his ‘0’.”

Siwy (25-0-1, 12 KOs) is returning to boxing after an extended layoff, having kept active in mixed martial arts. With an impressive record, he’s looking to spoil Knyba’s rise.

Undercard Features Local and Rising Talent

The stacked undercard includes:

East Orange bantamweight Mannie Chance (1-0) in a four-rounder

Connecticut heavyweight Ali Feliz (5-0, 4 KOs) in a six-round bout

Philadelphia’s Daiyaan Butt (20-2, 10 KOs) facing Jersey City’s Mike Lee (11-3, 7 KOs) in an eight-round welterweight contest

Paterson’s Norman Neely (15-1, 10 KOs) returning from a 15-month layoff to fight James Willis (6-1-1, 5 KOs) in an eight-round heavyweight bout

Newark native Muadh Abdus-Salaam making his professional debut in a four-round welterweight match against Roberto Cantos (1-3)

With hometown heroes, undefeated contenders, and thrilling matchups, Newark is set for another unforgettable night of boxing on June 21.