Milwaukee-based trainer and professional kickboxer Duke Roufus has informed Wisconsin Combat Sports that he recently agreed to fight for KO World Series Kickboxing. Formerly "Kings of Oceania", the international organization intends to compete directly with the ubiquitous K-1, of which Roufus is a former employee. According to Roufus, "[There was] too much B.S. and politics fighting for K-1. K-1 has jerked a lot of fighters around. A lot the talent from K-1 has signed." 

    KO will host regional tournaments, the winners of which will be elected into the KO World Series final. The inaugural World Series is slated for February of this year in New Zealand.

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luke said:

	... Does anyone know if this is a brand new organization or just an up and coming one that decided to take it to the big time.
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January 28, 2008
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duke said:

	... They used to be K-1 New Zealand, but now have partnered up with a lot of former K-1 promoters outside Japan. K-1/Muay Thai Kickboxing is a huge in Asia, Europe , Australia & New Zealand.
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Kaz said:

	... I thought this was a story about Duke changing the way he signs documents. We all know that Chuck Norris signs his name with a round house kick to the head......I thought Duke decided it was time to upgrade his signature as well? On a serious note....Hell Yeah! Congrats coach!
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January 28, 2008
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Dom said:

	re: that is some funny sh*t
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March 25, 2008
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