Denis Souza Jr.
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May 5, 1998
Vila Velha, Brazil
| Denis Souza Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Denis Da Silva De Souza Júnior May 5, 1998 Vila Velha, Brazil |
| Other names | Denizinho |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb; 10 st 1 lb) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil |
| Team | Coliseu Fight Club |
| Trainer | Dênis Souza |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Denis Souza Jr. is a Brazilian kickboxer. He is the reigning WGP Kickboxing Super-lightweight champion.
As of December 2025, he was the #8 ranked -64kg kickboxer in the world according to Beyond Kickboxing.[1]
Denis Souza Jr. started training in kickboxing alongside his brother Iury under the teaching of their father Denis Souza, the trainer for the national brazilian kickboxing team.[2]
Souza made his professional debut on July 16, 2016, against Diego Piovesan at WGP Kickboxing #32. He lost the fight by split decision.[3]
On February 24, 2024, Souza travelled to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to face Anthony Velay at UAM Fight Night K1-PRO. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]
On August 17, 2024, Souza took part in a 4-man tournament at WGP Kickboxing 77. In the semifinals he defeated Alex Reis by unanimous decision. In the final he defeatedVinicius Mestrinier by unanimous decision to earn a title shot in the Super-lightweight division.[5]
On June 28, 2025, Souza faced Matheus Pinokio at K-1 World MAX 2025 - South American Round. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
On October 25, 2025, Souza faced Leandro Miranda for a defense of his Prime Kickboxing Super-lightweight title at Prime Kickboxing 10. He won the fight by third round knockout with a flying knee.[7]
On November 27, 2025, Souza challenged Tomás Aguirre for his WGP Kickboxing Super Lightweight title at WGP Kickboxing 83. He won the fight by unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown in the first round.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
Professional
- Prime Kickboxing
- 2022 Prime Kickboxing Super Lightweight (-64.5kg) Champion
- Two successful title defenses
- 2022 Prime Kickboxing Super Lightweight (-64.5kg) Champion
- WGP Kickboxing
- 2025 WGP Super Lightweight (-64.5kg) Champion
Amateur
- World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
- 2023 WAKO World Championships K-1 -67 kg
[9] - 2023 Austrian Classics Kickboxing World Cup K-1 -67 kg
[10] - 2022 WAKO Pan American Championships K-1 -67 kg
- 2022 WAKO International Turkish Open Kickboxing World Cup K-1 -67 kg
- 2021 WAKO South American Championships K-1 -67 kg
- 11x Brazil National Kickboxing Champion[11]
- 2023 WAKO World Championships K-1 -67 kg
