CRANSTON, RI – Undefeated welterweight prospect Victor “TAKO”Reynoso (11-0, 7 KOs) has reached a turning point in his career. No longer content with patience or incremental steps, the 32-year-old Providence native steps into the spotlight as the main event attraction at CES Boxing Winter battle 2026 on Saturday February 7when he takes on New Bedford’s ‘Prince’ Ray Oliveira Jr. (10-4, 2 KOs) at the Historic Park Theater in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Tickets for Winter battle 2026 are now available for purchase at CESFights.comwith doors that open at 6 p.m and the opening bell was set 7:00 PM
After years of steady development, Reynoso believes 2026 represents his long-awaited breakthrough in the sport.
“I am excited about my career and in 2026 I will take care of the business,” said the Dominican Republic-born welterweight. “Training camp is going great: I’m focusing on endurance and fitness, making sure my body is strong, eating healthy, practicing good habits and staying focused on what I need to do.”
That focus is sharpened daily Grundy’s gym in Central Falls, where Reynoso trained under a respected coach Peter Grundy. The old-fashioned atmosphere and historical roots of the gym fit perfectly with Reynoso’s disciplined approach.
“It’s a historic gym that has been around since the ’70s or ’80s,” Reynoso explained. “Muhammad Ali used to go there, Marvin Hagler, so it’s a good gym. I honestly feel like I’ve met the Mr. Miyagi of boxing – just the Irish version. He teaches that knowledge is power, but only if you have an execution plan. That regimen and mentality, along with my natural drive to push my limits, has made me successful so far.”
Standing across the ring from February 7 will be Ray Oliveira Jr.the son of former world title challenger Ray ‘Sucra’ Oliveiraa fighter that Reynoso deeply respects, despite their competitive interests.
‘Ray is getting into shape’ Reynoso relented. “He’s a proud man, and proud men always show up to fight. I respect that. I don’t want to just get in the ring and knock out a cab driver. I’m invested in my career. I’m not trying to get to 30-0 just to get beat down by someone who is grinding and has overcome adversity.”
Reynoso is no stranger to Oliveira’s style. As an amateur, he has seen Oliveira compete several times at Twin River Casino and he understands exactly what to expect.
“He will come forward, so I have to use the skills that favor me,” said the 6-foot-2 Reynoso. “I’m bigger and taller, so I have to hit him with that ‘Hitman’ Hearns jab and keep him on the outside. If I let him in, I’m giving him opportunities to be successful. I don’t do that.”
Every fight now has a greater urgency for Reynoso, who knows the clock is ticking on his championship aspirations.
“I’m 11-0, I just turned 32 and it’s the fourth quarter. I don’t have time to waste,” he emphasized. “You can only do this until a certain age, so my goal for 2026 is to knock everyone out.”
That mission continues February 7while Reynoso and Oliveira Jr. collide in a pivotal welterweight showdown that will headline CES Boxing’s Winter battle 2026 at the Historic Park Theater.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, founder, executive writer and senior editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for martial arts and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He is also a former MMA fighter and kickboxer. He is also the chief photographer of the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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