Darryl Verdonk

Kickboxing Lightweight, approximately 70 kg

Darryl Verdonk is a Dutch kickboxer of Indonesian descent who progressed from the European circuit to international title tournaments and established himself as a prominent name around 70 kg.

Profile

The story

Verdonk made his debut in the A class in 2017 and built a reputation as a tough, aggressive lightweight. In 2022, he won the vacant Enfusion lightweight title, which he lost in his first defense in February 2023. His international breakthrough came in 2025, when he reached the final of the K-1 WORLD MAX tournament at 70 kg in Tokyo. He lost to Jonas Salsicha in the final. In April 2026, the two fighters faced each other again at K-1 GENKI, this time for the vacant Super Welterweight title. Verdonk lost by decision. His performances against strong opponents made him a regular name on the international 70 kg scene.

In the ring

Fighting style

A direct, aggressive kickboxer with a strong knockout record and a reputation as a fighter who rarely shies away from a confrontation.

Results

Performance

Former Enfusion lightweight champion (2022 to 2023); runner-up in the K-1 WORLD MAX tournament up to 70 kg (2025); named Fight of the Year 2025 by K-1 for his bout against Stoyan Koprivlenski; kickboxing record of 18 wins, 11 by knockout, and 9 losses in 27 bouts.

Over the years

Timeline

2017: Makes his debut in the A-class.
2022: Wins the vacant Enfusion lightweight title.
February 2023: Loses the Enfusion title in his first defense.
2025: Reaches the final of the K-1 WORLD MAX tournament up to 70 kg in Tokyo, where he loses to Jonas Salsicha.
2025: His bout against Stoyan Koprivlenski is named Fight of the Year by K-1.
April 11, 2026: Loses on points to Jonas Salsicha for the vacant Super Welterweight title.

Influence

Legacy

Verdonk is regarded within the Dutch kickboxing scene as a prominent representative of the lightweight generation. His career is characterized by appearances against international top names and a strong presence in tournaments.