Denis Souza Jr.

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.

Career

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.
Souza made his professional debut on July 16, 2016, against Diego Piovesan at WGP Kickboxing #32. He lost the fight by split decision.
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.
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.
On June 28, 2025, Souza faced Matheus Pinokio at K-1 World MAX 2025 - South American Round. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
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.
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.

Championships and accomplishments

Professional

Prime Kickboxing
* 2022 Prime Kickboxing Super Lightweight Champion
** Two successful title defenses
WGP Kickboxing
* 2025 WGP Super Lightweight Champion

Amateur

World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
* 2023 WAKO World Championships K-1 -67 kg
* 2023 Austrian Classics Kickboxing World Cup K-1 -67 kg
* 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

Fight record