Michael Buffer is an American sports ring announcer best known for his iconic presence in boxing and professional wrestling. He gained international fame for his trademarked catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” and his distinctive announcing style, which features dramatic intonation and elongated pronunciation of fighters’ names.
Michael Buffer was born on November 2, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents divorced when he was just 11 months old, after which he was raised in the Philadelphia suburb of Roslyn by foster parents—a school bus driver and a homemaker.
At the age of 20, Buffer enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving until he was 23. After his military service, he held various jobs, including as a car salesman, before embarking on a modeling career at the age of 32. He transitioned into sports announcing when he was 38, which marked a turning point in his professional journey.
Buffer launched his career as a ring announcer in 1982. Within a year, in 1983, he was hired to announce fights for ESPN’s broadcasts of matches promoted by Bob Arum's Top Rank Boxing. This exposure gave him national recognition at a time when ring announcers were typically hired for local events and lacked widespread visibility.
By 1984, Buffer developed his signature phrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” This catchphrase became a cultural phenomenon, elevating his profile and securing his place as one of the most recognizable voices in sports. His engaging announcing style, combined with the dramatic delivery of fighter introductions, helped redefine the role of a ring announcer in combat sports.
| Birth Date: | 2 Nov, 1944 |
| Age: | 75 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist Television presenter Actor Ring announcer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American ring announcer for boxing and professional wrestling matches |
| Net Worth 2021: | 400 million |
