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Roufus was the founder of Roufusport MMA Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 55-year-old passed away in his sleep on Oct. 17. Two of Roufus’ most famous students, Anthony and Sergio, were in attendance at his celebration of life ceremony at The Rave’s ballroom in Milwaukee on Sunday.
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“He gave me purpose. He was a father to me when I didn’t have one,” Anthony said (via Fox6 Milwaukee).
Anthony’s brother, Sergio, a former Bellator bantamweight champion, added: “He was one of those rare people in my life that wanted to see me do better than him.”
Girlfriend, Father Fondly Remember Beloved MMA Coach
Roufus’ girlfriend, Corrine Kucharski said: “He was the love of my life. He was a fighter, he was a champ, he was a legend… Duke made an impact on the city of Milwaukee”
Duke’s father, Patrick Roufus, said: “MMA achievements and accolades most coaches and fighters could only dream of. It was the fulfillment of all Duke’s boyish hopes and dreams.”
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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