Upcoming Match: Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Kamil Gardzielik
Vito Mielnicki Jr. is set to return to New Jersey, his home state, where he will face Kamil Gardzielik, an undefeated opponent, in a highly anticipated 10-round boxing match. This event will take place Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, and is part of a main event showcased by Top Rank Boxing, available for viewing on ESPN.
Fight Records and Previous Performances
Mielnicki, who boasts a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 12 knockouts, had been on a remarkable 12-fight winning streak until his most recent outing on Valentine’s Day, which ended in a draw against Connor Coyle. The 23-year-old had previously faced his only career setback against James Miller back in April 2021, but he remains determined to notch another victory against Gardzielik, who holds a record of 19 wins and 0 losses with 4 KOs and recently won by majority decision against Lukasz Barabasz.
This matchup represents Gardzielik’s debut outside of Poland, adding an intriguing element to the contest.
Undercard Highlights
Additionally, the undercard will feature an exciting co-main event where undefeated heavyweight Damian Knyba (15-0, 9 KOs) will clash with another unbeaten fighter, Marcin Siwy (25-0-1, 12 KOs). It will be Siwy’s first bout since September 2022, as he has focused on mixed martial arts during that time.
The fight card also includes bouts featuring middleweights Jahi Tucker (14-1-1, 6 KOs) and Lorenzo Simpson (15-2, 9 KOs) competing over 10 rounds. Junior welterweights Brandun Lee (29-0, 23 KOs) and Elias Araujo (22-5, 9 KOs) will meet in an eight-round encounter.
Additional Fights to Watch
In junior middleweight action, Dwyke Flemmings Jr. (10-0, 9 KOs) faces Demian Fernandez (15-6, 5 KOs) for eight rounds. Bantamweights Mannie Chance (1-0) and Jose Torres (0-1) will go head-to-head in a four-round matchup. Heavyweights Norman Neely (15-1, 10 KOs) and James Willis (6-1-1, 5 KOs) will also square off in an eight-round affair.
Newcomer Lisandra Contreras will make her professional debut against Montana Weems (1-0, 1 KO) in a bantamweight contest. Muadh Abdus-Salaam will look to impress in his first fight against welterweight Roberto Cantos (1-3). Light heavyweights Arjan Iseni (3-0, 3 KOs) and Kaine Tomlinson Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) are also scheduled for a four-round bout. Finally, two more undefeated heavyweights, Jamar Talley (2-0, 2 KOs) and Kurt Fleming (3-0, 2 KOs), will clash in another four-round matchup.
Viewing Information
Fans eager to watch this event can tune into the live coverage starting at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+. Viewers can find all the latest boxing content on ESPN’s dedicated boxing hub, featuring updates, rankings, and schedules, ensuring they stay informed on all things boxing.
