Michael Buffer
American ring announcer for boxing and professional wrestling matches
Michael Buffer (born November 2, 1944) is an American ring announcer for boxing and professional wrestling matches. He is known for his trademarked catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!". He is also known for creating the announcing style in which he rolls certain letters and adds other emphasis to a fighter's name.
Michael Buffer | |
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 Buffer in 2007 | |
| Born | November 2, 1944 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Ring announcer, actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Known for | "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!" catchphrase |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
As of 2009[update], the catchphrase has generated $400 million in revenue from licensing the trademark.[1]
In 2008, Buffer was treated for throat cancer.[2]
References change
- ↑ Berman, John; Milberger, Michael (November 9, 2009). "'Let's Get Ready to Rumble' Worth $400M". abcnews.go.com (Interview). Interviewed by John Berman. ABC News. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- ↑ "Michael Buffer Battles Cancer".
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