This matchup features a rising American star returning to his roots and an undefeated Polish technician making his U.S. debut. With the vacant WBO Global, USWBC, and USBA middleweight titles on the line, both fighters are eyeing a leap into the world rankings.
Vito Mielnicki Jr: “White Magic” Returns to Jersey
Record: 20–1–1 (12 KOs)
Age: 23
Height/Reach: 6′0″ / 70.1″
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Roseland, NJ
Trainer: Ronnie Shields
WBO Ranking: #10
Strengths:
Versatile Style: Can box off the back foot or apply pressure with sharp combinations.
Home Advantage: 4–0 with 4 KOs at Prudential Center.
Amateur Pedigree: Decorated U.S. amateur with over 160 bouts.
Recent Form:
Last Fight: Majority draw vs Connor Coyle (Feb 2025)
Notable Wins: Ronald Cruz, Salim Larbi (TKO1), Khalil El Harraz
Kamil Gardzielik: Poland’s Undefeated Technician
Record: 19–0–0 (4 KOs)
Age: 32
Height/Reach: 6′0″ / 72.8″
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Warsaw, Poland
WBO Ranking: #15
Strengths:
Technical Precision: Clean jab, disciplined footwork, and strong fundamentals.
Ring IQ: Over 100 rounds of experience with minimal damage taken.
Composure: Calm under pressure, rarely makes mistakes.
Recent Form:
Last Fight: Majority decision win over Lukasz Barabasz (Nov 2024)
U.S. Debut: First fight outside Poland
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Mielnicki Jr | Gardzielik |
| Record | 20–1–1 (12 KOs) | 19–0–0 (4 KOs) |
| Age | 23 | 32 |
| Height | 6′0″ (183 cm) | 6′0″ (182 cm) |
| Reach | 70.1″ (178 cm) | 72.8″ (185 cm) |
| KO % | 60% | 21% |
| Rounds Fought | 109 | 116 |
Keys to Victory
Mielnicki Jr:
Use speed and angles to disrupt Gardzielik’s rhythm.
Target the body early to slow down the older fighter.
Stay composed—don’t chase the knockout.
Gardzielik:
Establish the jab and control distance.
Counter Mielnicki’s aggression with sharp 1–2s.
Take the crowd out of the fight with early success.
FIGHT ODDS
Vito Mielnicki Jr + 1200
Kamil Gardzielik – 2000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
