Michael Buffer: Net worth, brother, movies, catchphrase and more

Having spent more than 40 years in boxing, Michael Buffer has become as well known as many of the sport's biggest names.

Best known for introducing some of the biggest fights in boxing history, Buffer has became famous for his iconic, five-word trademarked catchphrase.

Of course, Buffer has also introduced several events outside boxing, including baseball, professional wrestling, ice hockey, basketball, and on Thursday night, the legendary announcer will be in attendance at the Brick Community Stadium for the Super League opener between Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards.

Unfortunately, fans are unlikely to hear 'let's get ready to rumble', with Buffer reported to charge five-figure sums to say the immortal words at boxing events, though Wigan Warriors and Sky Sports claim to have a few surprises in store.

Find out about his career, net worth and his famous brother below.

Michael Buffer net worth

As of September last year, Buffer was reported to be worth in excess of £300m, mostly thanks to the trademarking of his catchphrase 'let's get ready to rumble'.

Michael Buffer catchphrase

Michael Buffer's catchphrase is 'let's get ready to rumble'.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Buffer is paid $25,000-$100,000 just to say those five words, with Buffer occasionally paid seven-figure sums to introduce a fight.

Michael Buffer brother

Michael Buffer's brother is UFC announcer Bruce Buffer. The pair didn't grow up together, however. Michael was introduced to some of his long-lost family members following his rise to fame, and Michael eventually employed Bruce as his agent before Bruce established himself as the UFC's announcer.

Michael Buffer movies

Buffer started his career as a ring announcer in 1982, becoming famous the following year when enlisted by Bob Arum to announce all Top Rank fights on ESPN.

As such, Buffer has appeared in a number of TV shows and films, mostly playing himself. Buffer has appeared in Rocky V, Rocky Balboa, 2012, Creed, Creed II, as well as The Simpsons and South Park.

Michael Buffer age

Born in 1944, Michael Buffer is 80 years old.