Vito Mielnicki Jr.
Vito Mielnicki Jr.

Vito Mielnicki Jr

“White Magic”

RECORD

17 - 1 - 0

KOs

12

Weight 154 lbs (70 kg)

Age 21

Home Roseland, New Jersey,

Complete Stats

Vito Mielnicki Jr.'s blend of skill and athleticism made him one of the most popular amateurs in the United States. As a pro, he's doing the same, devastating opponents on his way to a world title shot. Read Bio

Last Fight

Win vs Salim Larbi

Dec 29, 2023 / Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr. WINS against Salim Larbi by TKO in Round 1 of 10

Latest News

Vito Mielnicki Jr. News
Vito Mielnicki JrPBC Boxing Video
Feb 7, 2024 / Vito Mielnicki Jr.

Prospect Watch: Vito Mielnicki Jr.

The rising super welterweight has found stability with Ronnie Shields and training with Jermall Charlo, as evidenced by his banner 2023. This year forecasts to be even bigger.

David BenavidezPBC Boxing Video
Nov 26, 2023 / David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade, David Benavidez, Demetrius Andrade, Jermall Charlo, Jose Benavidez Jr., Subriel Matias, Shohjahon Ergashev, Lamont Roach, Hector Luis Garcia, Michel Rivera, Sergey Lipinets, Vito Mielnicki Jr.

Domination! David Benavidez Stops Demetrius Andrade In Six Rounds

The two-time world champion remains unbeaten -- and move a step closer to a Canelo Alvarez bout -- with a sensational performance Saturday night on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View.

Erickson LubinPBC Boxing Video
Nov 22, 2023 / The PBC Podcast, Erickson Lubin, Vito Mielnicki Jr.

The PBC Podcast: Fight Week! Erickson Lubin, Vito Mielnicki Jr.

Two 154-pounders talk boxing, plus a complete breakdown of Saturday night's stacked card from Las Vegas, featuring unbeaten two-time world champions David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade squaring off in the SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View headliner.

Fights

Vito Mielnicki Jr. Fights

Win vs Salim Larbi 22-12-3

Dec 29, 2023 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Salim Larbi by TKO in Round 1 of 10

Win vs Alexis Salazar Flores 25-5-0

Nov 25, 2023 Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Alexis Salazar Flores by TKO in Round 1 of 10

Win vs Jose Sanchez Charles 20-3-1

Apr 22, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Jose Sanchez Charles by KO in Round 4 of 10

Win vs Omar Rosales 9-1-1

Jan 07, 2023 Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Omar Rosales by TKO in Round 4 of 10

Win vs Limberth Ponce 18-4-0

Oct 15, 2022 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Limberth Ponce by UD in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Jimmy Williams 18-8-2

Jul 30, 2022 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Jimmy Williams by TKO in Round 6 of 8

Win vs Dan Karpency 9-3-1

Apr 16, 2022 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Dan Karpency by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Nicholas DeLomba 16-3-0

Dec 25, 2021 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Vito Mielnicki Jr. WINS against Nicholas DeLomba by TKO in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Nicholas DeLomba 16-3-0

Dec 25, 2021 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Nicholas DeLomba by TKO in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Noah Kidd 5-3-2

Jul 31, 2021 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Vito Mielnicki Jr. WINS against Noah Kidd by TKO in Round 2 of 8

WIN vs Noah Kidd 5-3-2

Jul 31, 2021 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Noah Kidd LOSES to Vito Mielnicki Jr by TKO in Round 2 of 8

Loss vs James Martin 6-2-0

Apr 17, 2021 Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr LOSES to James Martin by MD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Noe Lopez 10-3-1

Feb 27, 2021 Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles, California

Mielnicki vs Lopez WINS against Noe Lopez by KO in Round 3 of 8

Win vs Noe Alejandro Lopez 10-3-1

Feb 27, 2021 Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Noe Alejandro Lopez by KO in Round 3 of 8

Win vs Steven Pulluaim 5-2-0

Dec 05, 2020 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Steven Pulluaim by UD in Round 6 of 6

Win vs Chris Rollins 3-1-0

Aug 08, 2020 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Chris Rollins by KO in Round 2 of 8

Win vs Corey Champion 1-2-0

Feb 22, 2020 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Corey Champion by UD in Round 4 of 4

Win vs Preston Wilson 6-3-1

Jan 18, 2020 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Preston Wilson by UD in Round 4 of 4

Win vs Marklin Bailey 6-5-0

Nov 23, 2019 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Marklin Bailey by TKO in Round 2 of 4

Win vs Caleb Bailey 0-1-0

Sep 20, 2019 La Hacienda Event Center, Midland, Texas, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Caleb Bailey by KO in Round 1 of 4

Win vs Tamarcus Smith 2-2-0

Jul 13, 2019 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Vito Mielnicki Jr WINS against Tamarcus Smith by KO in Round 1 of 4

Stats

Vito Mielnicki Jr “White Magic”

  • WINS 17
  • LOSSES 1
  • DRAWS 0
  • KOs 12

Weight 154 lbs (70 kg)

Height 6'0" (1.83 m)

Reach 70" (178 cm)

  • Born

    May 10, 2002
  • Age

    21
  • Country

    USA
  • Born in

    Belleville, NJ
  • Trains in

    Roseland, NJ
  • Stance

  • Rounds Boxed

    77
  • KO Percentage

    70.59%
  • Boxing Hero

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Bio

Vito Mielnicki Jr Bio

Vito Mielnicki Jr.'s blend of skill and athleticism made him one of the most popular amateurs in the United States. As a pro, he's doing the same, devastating opponents on his way to a world title shot.

An Old School Mentality

Don't let the "Boy Next Door" looks fool you. Vito Mielnicki, Jr. isn't your typical "Boy Next Door."

Vito Mielnicki Jr. is an athlete. He is a fighter. Not just any fighter; a fighter who brings rare intangibles. A. He has ability, and B. He has Marketability. 

Vito’s story begins in the town of Newark, New Jersey.  Mielnicki Jr. found The Jamar Carter Gym that was in the basement of a church at the age of seven, and never looked back.  

Mielnicki trained at some of the toughest and roughest gyms in New Jersey, such Elite Heat and Boylan Rec, both in Newark. He began his amateur career fighting against the best fighters from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore at the Upton Boxing Gym in Baltimore. He was a frequent travel partner with current world champion Gervonta Davis, Otha Jones III and Olympic silver medal winner and top contender Shakur Stevenson.

Mielnicki performed at a high-level, soaring in the national rankings as he dominated each weight class. His amateur career record now reads an astonishing 147-22 and he was the four-time Junior National Golden Gloves champion (2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015). In 2011, he was named the Most Outstanding Boxer in the tournament.   

Mielnicki was a Silver Gloves National champion in 2015 & 2016; Ringside World Champion in 2012 and 2014; United States Junior National Champion in 2017-2018 and was a member of the High Performance 2017-2018 USA National Team in the welterweight division.

He won his 1st National Championship and was trained by Walli Moses. In his young career, Mielnicki has been trained by Hall of Famers Virgil Hill and James “Buddy” McGirt. 

"He has a very bright future, and he is a great kid. The sky is the limit for Vito," said McGirt.

"He is a humble young athlete, who was a phenomenal athlete, who was a football player when he was younger. He will be an outstanding professional," said Hill.

Mielnicki has competed all over the world in places such as Canada, Serbia, Spain, England, and Puerto Rico. He compiled an international record of 10-2 and won the Quebec Cup in 2015.

Turning Bad Into Good

Mielnicki’s decision to turn pro was solidified after a great performance in Spain where he ended up on the wrong end of a bad decision.

"I believe my performance in Spain was one of the best I have had, and I could not get a decision. I feel that I have a professional style, and based on some of these decisions, I can see that it is more for the pros then the amateurs," said Mielnicki.

"My body is maturing, and it was only a matter of time anyway.  I had my mind pretty much made up before we went to Spain, but that fight solidified it."

The 5-foot-11 Mielnicki has had the opportunity to measure himself against some emerging professionals.

"I think that has been big for me.  I have worked with the likes of Adam Lopez and Thomas Mattice, and that has definitely helped me."

"I have been wanting to turn professional for a long time.  This has been a goal and dream for me, and I know that I can do big things.  I have to see where my debut will happen.  We are looking to see under which promotional banner and on what card this will happen, but I know when I do fight in New Jersey, I will be very popular and will have a tremendous amount of support."

Managed by Anthony Catanzaro and trained Muhammad Salaam and Dwyke Flemmings, Mielnicki made his professional debut in Newark’s Prudential Center on July 13, 2019, as a welterweight. He scored a knockout in 76 seconds of the first round.

Mielnicki hopped back in the ring on September 20, 2019, knocking out Caleb Bailey in one round at La Hacienda Event Center in Midland, Texas. Then on November 23, Mielnicki fought on the undercard of the Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz world title rematch at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mielnicki shined, stopping Marklin Bailey in two.

Mielnicki kicked off 2020 on January 18, facing Preston Wilson at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was extended the distance for the first time in his career, showing a veteran’s composure as he won a four-round unanimous decision. All three judges had it a shutout, 40-36. 

On Saturday, February 22, Mielnicki returned to the ring against Corey Champion in welterweight action. The bout was part of the stacked undercard on the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, live on pay-per-view. Mielnicki dominated, dropping Champion in the second and winning a wide unanimous decision by scores of 40-34, 40-35 and 40-35.

Mielnicki vs. Rollins: August 8, 2020 (PBC on FS1)

Continuing to Roll

On August 8, 2020, Mielnicki returned versus Chris Rollins on FS1 PBC Fight Night from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  Mielnicki made short work of Chris Rollins, registering a second-round TKO in their scheduled six-round welterweight contest. 

A right in the second drove Rollins (3-2, 2 KOs) across the ring. Mielnicki (6-0, 4 KOs) followed up with a series of blows, battering him until referee Jerry Cantu stapped in at 2:19 of the second. 

Mielnicki would follow that up with a six-round unanimous decision win over Steven Pulluaim on December 5, 2020.

Mielnicki vs. Lopez: February 27, 2021 (PBC on FOX)

Scary Good

Mielnicki simply continues to improve. On February 27, 2021, he made his FOX PBC Fight Night debut with a spectacular third-round TKO over Noe Lopez. 

In the second, the 18-year-old Mielnicki floored López when he rolled under a lazy jab and landed a lightning quick straight right hand that dropped López on the seat of his pants.

The 34-year-old López rose at the count of six by referee Gerald White. Mielnicki of Roseland, N.J. picked up the pace and continued to pound Noe in the third round. He landed a barrage of hard punches at will that frame, forcing White to call a halt to the assault with 10 seconds remaining in the round, handing Mielnicki the stoppage victory.

A MINOR SETBACK, A MAJOR COMEBACK

On April 17, 2021, Mielnicki suffered a shocking eight-round majority decision loss to a game James Martin. Never one to make excuses, Mielnicki immediately signed up for a rematch, which was set to occur on August 31, 2021. However, Martin was significantly overweight for the fight and Mielnicki faced Noah Kidd instead. Mielnicki looked as good as ever, stopping Kidd in two rounds at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

On December 25, 2021, Mielnicki gave his hometown fans at Prudential Center a holiday gift they'll never forget. Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night, Mielnicki stopped tough veteran Nicholas Delomba in the 10th and final round of their bout. Mielnicki was well ahead on all three cards at the time of the stoppage. 

"I just want to keep growing and growing next year,” said Mielnicki Jr. “I might get on some undercards next year, or I'd be thrilled to main event here at Prudential Center again.”

On April 16, 2022, Mielnicki outpointed veteran Dan Karpency at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. He quickly returned to the ring in July 2022, earning a sixth-round stoppage over Jimmy Williams in their super welterweight bout at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The 20-year-old Mielnicki battered his opponent throughout the frame until Williams’ corner stopped the fight 2:12 into the round.

Mielnicki was back in the ring on October 15, 2022, winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Limberth Ponce in a PBC headliner on FS1. Then on January 7, 2023, "White Magic" produced one of his finest performances to date, scoring a fourth-round knockout of Omar Rosales. Mielnicki’s onslaught came late in round three, as a series of power punches sent Rosales into the ropes late in the frame. Early in round four, Mielnicki’s attack forced Rosales’ corner to throw in the towel, with referee David Braslow waving off the fight 26 seconds into the round.

Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Jose Charles: April 22, 2023 (PBC on SHOWTIME)

CLIMBING TOWARD THE TOP

On April 22, 2023, Mielnicki looked as good as ever, stopping Jose Charles via fourth-round TKO. After putting Charles on the canvas twice in round three, Mielnicki landed a perfect counter right early in round four that sent Charles crashing to the mat and prompted referee Robert Hoyle to wave off the action 33 seconds into the frame.

The victory set Mielnicki up for what was expected to be his toughest test to date. On November 25, 2023, he took on Alexis Salazar at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. For this fight, Mielnicki joined forces with respected trainer Ronnie Shields. During camp, he sparred over 100 rounds with two-division world champion Jermall Charlo. The hard work paid off as Mielnicki breezed through Salazar, dropping Mexico’s Salazar three times in the first round, causing referee Robert Hoyle to stop the bout at 2:27 of the initial frame in a scheduled 10-round super welterweight attraction.