(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey’s favorite son, Vito Mielnicki Jr. returned home this week from his training camp in Houston with renowned trainer Ronnie Shields to great fanfare ahead of his highly anticipated Brick City Homecoming Fight against undefeated Polish contender Kamil Gardzielik this Saturday night, June 21, 2025, at Prudential Center in Newark. The event, promoted by Top Rank and Rising Star Promotions, will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.
Tickets are available for purchase online. Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark, New Jersey.
On Monday afternoon, Vito held a community event at the Roseland Recreation Department for hundreds of local youths who were treated to tickets for Saturday’s fight, in addition to autographs, pictures, and free merchandise.
Following the event, Vito headed to Legacy Boxing Gym in Belleville, N.J., for one of his final fight week training sessions.
Tuesday morning brought Vito to Noecker Elementary School in Roseland, N.J., his alma mater. He addressed a large group of sixth graders as the special guest at their year-end award assembly.
On Tuesday afternoon, Vito was given a special tour of the New York Jets Training Facility by the front office staff and presented with a personalized team jersey.
Friday, June 20 – 12:00pm - Official Weigh-In. Prudential Lounge (165 Mulberry Street) in Newark, New Jersey
Saturday, June 21 – Doors 5:00pm - Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Kamil Gardzielik Fight Night. Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street) in Newark, New Jersey. Main Event at approximately 10:00pm.
