By Scott Ploof At Ringside
On a frigid Saturday night in Rhode Island, the Historic Park Theatre in Cranston, RI was anything but cold. The venue pulsed with energy as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) delivered its Winter Brawl showcase, a card stacked with rising prospects, local fan favorites, and a main event that underscored the emergence of a fighter who continues to look like one of New England’s brightest young talents.
In the headline bout, undefeated super welterweight Victor Reynoso (12‑0, 7 KOs) extended his perfect record with a commanding six‑round unanimous decision over veteran Ray Oliveira Jr. (10‑5, 2 KOs). Judges scored the contest 60‑54, 60‑54, and 59‑55, reflecting Reynoso’s control from the second round onward.
The matchup pitted Reynoso’s height, reach, and technical discipline against Oliveira Jr.’s pressure‑first style. While the opening round was a cautious chess match—both fighters probing, feinting, and searching for rhythm—the tone shifted quickly in the second. Reynoso began to lean into his jab, using his length to dictate distance and force Oliveira Jr. to reset repeatedly.
From there, the unbeaten prospect settled into a groove. His jab became the centerpiece of his offense, snapping Oliveira Jr.’s head back and setting up crisp two‑ and three‑punch combinations. Oliveira Jr. attempted to jab his way inside, but Reynoso consistently countered over the top, beating him to the punch and frustrating his attempts to close the gap.
By the middle rounds, Reynoso’s body work began to tell. Thudding hooks to the ribs and liver forced Oliveira Jr. to retreat, and at times he was visibly hurt. In the fourth, a particularly sharp sequence of body shots had the crowd buzzing as Oliveira Jr. backed to the ropes, trying to weather the storm.
Reynoso never rushed recklessly, instead maintaining a measured pace, stepping around danger, and keeping the fight exactly where he wanted it—at range. Oliveira Jr. continued to press forward, but Reynoso’s discipline and accuracy neutralized most of his offense. The final rounds saw Reynoso in full command, landing at will and keeping Oliveira Jr. on the back foot. By the closing bell, the outcome was clear. After the fight, Reynoso spoke with the confidence of a young fighter who knows he is beginning to turn a corner in his career. He also acknowledged the tactical approach that carried him through the bout. The win keeps Reynoso firmly on the radar as one of CES’s most promising prospects heading into a pivotal year.
Macari Electrifies Hometown Crowd With First‑Round Stoppage
Cranston native Tyler Macari (3‑0, 3 KOs) gave the hometown fans exactly what they came for, a quick, emphatic finish. Facing Elijah Hasman (0‑3), Macari wasted no time asserting himself. Midway through the opening round, he landed a sharp left hand that sent Hasman crashing to the canvas. Hasman beat the count, but Macari smelled blood. He closed the distance and unleashed a series of punishing right hands to the body. Referee Joey Luppino stepped in at 2:51 of the first round, saving Hasman from further damage and awarding Macari his third straight knockout. The crowd erupted as Macari celebrated, continuing to build momentum as one of Rhode Island’s most exciting young fighters.
Marroquin Edges Macauley in Gritty Majority Decision
In one of the night’s more tactical and competitive matchups, undefeated middleweight Douglas Marroquin (9‑0, 5 KOs) earned a hard‑fought majority decision over Rufus Venice Camara Macauley (4‑1,3 KOs). Scores were 58‑56, 58‑56, and 57‑57, reflecting a bout that featured momentum swings, technical adjustments, and more than a few clashes of heads.
With Marroquin fighting orthodox and Macauley a southpaw, the fighters frequently collided during exchanges, disrupting rhythm and drawing murmurs from the crowd. Still, Marroquin set the tone early, working behind a steady jab and countering effectively to the body. As the fight progressed, Macauley found his footing. His pressure increased in the later rounds, especially as Marroquin appeared to tire and began clinching to slow the pace. Macauley’s late surge made the final rounds tense, but Marroquin’s early work and cleaner counters proved enough to secure the victory. The win keeps Marroquin unbeaten, though Macauley’s performance suggested he will remain a threat in the division.
Mojica Scores Another First‑Round Knockout
Johnston, R.I.’s Kevin Mojica (4‑0, 4 KOs) continued his streak of early finishes with a devastating body‑shot knockout of Ismael Alejandro Silva Rodriguez (0‑6). The welterweight prospect needed just 1:02 to end the fight.
Mojica stepped in with a perfectly placed body shot that folded Rodriguez, who remained on the canvas for the full ten‑count. It was another statement performance from a fighter who has yet to see the second round in his professional career.
Tom Jones Wins Thriller in Rematch With Dos Santos
The fight of the night belonged to the rematch between Ayowole Tom Jones (1‑0‑1) and Jhony Rodrigo Dos Santos (0‑1‑1)—a bout that delivered nonstop action, knockdowns, and a dramatic finish. Their first meeting ended in a draw, and both fighters entered the ring determined to settle unfinished business. Tom Jones struck first, landing a body shot in the opening round that sent Dos Santos to a knee. Dos Santos responded with a furious flurry to close the round, signaling that he was far from discouraged. Round two brought even more fireworks. Dos Santos pressed forward aggressively, throwing heavy right hands, but Tom Jones countered with a sharp right‑left combination that dropped Dos Santos for the second time. The crowd roared as Dos Santos rose, and he spent the remainder of the round hammering Tom Jones with combinations, nearly turning the tide entirely.
In the third, Tom Jones was pushed to the canvas—ruled a non‑knockdown—but the momentum continued to shift. By the fourth and final round, Tom Jones appeared exhausted, and Dos Santos seized control, stalking him around the ring and landing the cleaner, heavier shots. Despite the late surge, the early knockdowns proved decisive. Judges scored the bout 37‑36, 37‑36, and 37‑37, giving Tom Jones the first victory of his young career.
Alvarado Stops Thornton in 40 Seconds
Super lightweight Josh Alvarado (4‑1, 2 KOs) wasted no time dispatching Michigan’s Michael Thornton (0‑3). Just 40 seconds into the fight, Alvarado landed a crushing right hook to the ribs that sent Thornton flat on his back.
Though Thornton beat the count, he signaled to the referee that he did not wish to continue, giving Alvarado a swift TKO victory.
Colon Earns First Career Win in Opening Bout
In the night’s opening contest, Fall River lightweight Roberto Colon (1‑1, 1 KO) secured the first win of his professional career with a second‑round TKO over Rhode Island’s John Medina (0‑5). Colon scored four knockdowns in less than two rounds, overwhelming Medina with pressure and power. The final knockdown came just 22 seconds into round two, when a heavy left hand sent Medina to the canvas. Referee Eddie Claudio waved off the bout immediately.
A Strong Night for CES and New England Boxing
The CES Winter Brawl showcased exactly what regional boxing fans have come to expect from Jimmy Burchfield’s long‑running promotion: competitive matchups, rising prospects, and a platform for New England fighters to shine.
Reynoso’s poised performance in the main event underscored his growing maturity and potential. Macari, Mojica, and Alvarado delivered explosive knockouts that energized the crowd. Marroquin and Macauley provided a technical battle, while Tom Jones and Dos Santos stole the show with a dramatic, back‑and‑forth war. For a region rich in boxing history, Saturday night at the Historic Park Theatre was another reminder that New England’s next wave of
talent is already here and rising fast.
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