Vito Mielnicki Jr., a promising super-welterweight from New Jersey with a record of 17-1 (12 KOs), is eagerly anticipating his debut in 2024, which will take place on an extraordinary occasion.
On May 4 (Cinco De Mayo), the 21-year-old contender will test his skills against Ronald Cruz, who is 32 years old and holds a record of 19 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw with 12 knockouts. This thrilling match will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the Canelo Alvarez-Jaime Munguia undercard.
In December 2023, Cruz finally broke his three-fight losing streak by securing a well-deserved victory in El Salvador. It was an impressive seven-round points win that marked a turning point in his career. Among those unfortunate defeats was a loss against the promising Puerto Rican boxer, Xander Zayas, back in June 2023.
Despite still being a novice in the boxing world, Mielnicki has already had the opportunity to fight in Las Vegas on several occasions. He has participated in four matches on Vegas cards featuring notable bouts like Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 2 and Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia. This indicates that Premier Boxing Champions holds a strong belief in the 6ft contender’s potential and is providing him with valuable learning experiences.
Mielnicki, also known as ‘White Magic’, has been dominating the ring with a remarkable winning streak of nine fights after experiencing his first defeat in April 2021 against James Martin. The loss, which was decided by points over eight rounds, was ultimately attributed to a lack of preparation, a mistake he is determined never to make again. With the guidance of his trainer Ronnie Shields in Houston and the support of PBC, Mielnicki has earned a spot in the prestigious WBA top 10 rankings, currently sitting at number seven.
This week, the super-welterweight division has generated a lot of buzz in the world of sports. The news of WBA champion Israil Madrimov defending his title against the pound-for-pound top-ranked Terence Crawford on August 3 has taken center stage. Additionally, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Tim Tszyu, who prides himself on seeking challenging fights, will take on the undefeated rising star Vergil Ortiz Jr in a highly anticipated and action-packed battle. However, Ortiz must first secure victory against Thomas Dulorme on Saturday night (April 27) to ensure his participation in the Los Angeles event.
Mielnicki still has a long journey ahead before competing with highly skilled and formidable fighters. However, accumulating victories on prominent sporting events will only benefit him, without causing any harm.
