Michael Buffer (born November 2, 1944) is an American ring announcer (or "MC") for boxing, professional wrestling, and National Football League events.

May 31, 2023 · One of the key elements in ring introductions is the tradition of having boxing announcers, who set the stage for the bout by naming the fighters and hyping up the crowd. There have been many legendary boxing announcers in the sport’s long and storied history.

Apr 12, 2023 · Boxing ring announcers are influential figures in the sport. They can make a bout entertaining before the combatants start fighting. Legends like Michael Buffer have also inspired the young generation with their talents.

A popular ring announcer with DAZN, Diamante has been coined "The Voice of Boxing" by BBC Sport. [3] He is widely known for his trademarked catchphrase "The fight starts now!", his long locks, and his distinctive announcing style in which he repeats each fighter's last name.

This category lists people who have worked as a commentator in boxing. Former or active boxers themselves can be included if they have commentated often enough.

David Diamante is a Hall of Fame ring announcer, sports announcer, TV host, podcaster, actor and adventure traveler. David is an inductee to the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame, a recipient of the BWAA Marvin Kohn Good Guy Award and was recognized as "The Voice of Worldwide Boxing" by the Ring 8 Veterans Boxing Association.

Oct 26, 2023 · For the better part of four decades, boxing has been synonymous with the voice of the man who announces the fights. Perhaps no sport is as intricately tied to its announcing talent as the Sweet Science is to the Pennsylvania Vietnam veteran who didn't even get started in the industry until he was nearly 40, as Boxing Monthly reported.

Feb 13, 2022 · Buffer has primarily deployed his catchphrase and iconic voice at boxing matches. He began his announcing career in the early 1980s, and quickly became the announcer for Top Rank events. By the...

Jun 11, 2021 · DAZN News speaks with Matchroom Boxing's David Diamante, who explains why he continues the boxing tradition of repeating fighters' last names. With his James Bond style and buttery Chardonnay delivery, you'd be hard pressed to find a smoother ring announcer than the one and only Michael Buffer.

Nov 23, 2011 · Here now are 10 of this columnist's favorite announcers, both blow-by-blow and color analysts. 1. Gil Clancy. This manager and trainer of boxers was the best of the best. Although...