Michael Buffer

Michael Buffer is an American ring announcer known for boxing, professional wrestling, and some NFL events.

Michael Buffer is an American ring announcer known for boxing, professional wrestling, and some NFL events. He is widely associated with the catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” and with a distinctive, stylized announcing delivery. Buffer has been widely known to Canadian boxing and combat-sports audiences through international television broadcasts and major championship events, and he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

Early life and career

Michael Buffer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1944. He later served in the U.S. Army before working in sales and modelling. He entered ring announcing in 1982 after watching a boxing match and began announcing on major broadcast platforms soon after. He is the half-brother of Bruce Buffer.

Signature catchphrase

Buffer is best known for “Let’s get ready to rumble!”, a phrase he coined in 1983. The phrase became closely associated with televised boxing and was later trademarked in the 1990s, becoming a major part of his public identity and business.

Announcing style and legacy

Buffer’s delivery is notable for dramatic pacing and emphasising fighter names, which helped distinguish him from other announcers. His style and catchphrase made him one of the most recognisable voices in combat sports. He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

Other media appearances

Beyond live event announcing, Buffer has appeared in films and other entertainment projects in his own role or as a cameo figure. His public profile extends beyond boxing into broader sports and pop culture, including work in professional wrestling and NFL events.