DARRYL VERDONK
DRIVEN BY PASSION, FORGED IN DISCIPLINE
DRIVEN BY PASSION,
FORGED IN DISCIPLINE
ABOUT DARRYL
Darryl Verdonk (born 1996) began his
kickboxing journey at the age of 8 and turned
professional in 2017. Over the course of his
career, he achieved notable success, including
becoming the Enfusion World Champion in the
-70 kg division. Currently, Verdonk competes
in K-1, continuing to showcase his skills at the
highest level of the sport.
FIGHTS
COACH
JOHN VAN DIJK
Head Coach
John van Dijk has been Darryl Verdonk’s coach since the very start of his
kickboxing journey. Taking Darryl under his wing at just eight years old, John has
been instrumental in shaping him into the professional fighter he is today, guiding
him to achieve multiple titles and milestones, including the prestigious Enfusion
World Title.
Over more than twenty years of collaboration, John and Darryl have built a unique
bond that goes beyond coach and fighter—they are a true team. Their daily routines
include one-on-one pad training, group sessions, and strength training, with John
seamlessly blending his expertise in kickboxing and strength coaching to elevate
Darryl’s performance.
John is not just a coach; he is a mentor who supports Darryl through every
challenge, both physically and mentally. His influence has been key to Darryl’s
success. Beyond Darryl, John also trains top-level fighters such as Enfusion World
Champion Rida Bellahcen, professional MMA fighter Gerardo Fanny, and World
Champion Rico Verhoeven, solidifying his reputation as one of the best in the sport.
COACH
JOHN VAN DIJK
Head Coach
John van Dijk has been Darryl Verdonk’s coach since the very start of his
kickboxing journey. Taking Darryl under his wing at just eight years old, John has
been instrumental in shaping him into the professional fighter he is today, guiding
him to achieve multiple titles and milestones, including the prestigious Enfusion
World Title.
Over more than twenty years of collaboration, John and Darryl have built a unique
bond that goes beyond coach and fighter—they are a true team. Their daily routines
include one-on-one pad training, group sessions, and strength training, with John
seamlessly blending his expertise in kickboxing and strength coaching to elevate
Darryl’s performance.
John is not just a coach; he is a mentor who supports Darryl through every
challenge, both physically and mentally. His influence has been key to Darryl’s
success. Beyond Darryl, John also trains top-level fighters such as Enfusion World
Champion Rida Bellahcen, professional MMA fighter Gerardo Fanny, and World
Champion Rico Verhoeven, solidifying his reputation as one of the best in the sport.
PARTNERS
CONTACT
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