The founder of Roufusport, Duke Roufus is known as one of the best striking coaches in North America, and one of the best Muay Thai coaches outside of Thailand. During a storied kickboxing career, he picked up the the W.K.A. North American Super Heavyweight Championship, W.A.K.O. World Super Heavyweight Championship, W.K.B.A. World Super Heavyweight Championship and the K.I.C.K. World Super Heavyweight Championship. As a pro, he has a 36-8-1 record. He retired in the early 2000s to focus on coaching however, as more and more fighters were turning up on his doorstep seeking his tutelage. Roufus counts CM Punk as a friend, and has said that he won't baby him. He's also stated that he'll build him from the ground up. At the very least, he'll be learning from one of the best.