“Let’s get ready to rumble!” Tomorrow night, when the curtain rises, the baritone voice of Michael Buffer will boom across the Allegiant Stadium. Just two months short of his 81st birthday, the legendary ring announcer will call out the names of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The two world champions are all set for a momentous clash that will determine the fate of the super middleweight division as well as the pound-for-pound rankings. Needless to say, the focus remains on the fighters and their teams. Why shouldn’t it be so?

But it pays to take a brief look at the man who, despite his advanced age and having battled throat cancer, is still more than willing to step in front of glaring lights to announce one of the modern era’s biggest fights. Especially considering that he has been in the business for over forty years, there’s rousing curiosity about Michael Buffer’s remuneration. So we sifted through the details to bring out some key essentials.

Michael Buffer’s salary per appearance

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of Buffer’s payouts, let’s check out his career in brief. Making his debut in 1982, the Philadelphia-born announcer became a regular at Top Rank events. It was in 1984 that Michael Buffer coined his now globally recognized catchphrase – “Let’s get ready to rumble!”

In 1991, he signed a deal with HBO. Sometimes, Buffer would work alongside Jimmy Lennon on Showtime features as well. Two decades later, he joined hands with DAZN and has been regularly announcing Matchroom’s boxing events.

Though it’s difficult to pinpoint, however, according to ‘Celebrity Net Worth,’ Buffer reportedly receives $25,000 to $100,000 for an appearance, which is basically an event. His role is to announce the main event and often the co-main or undercard fights. But his contracted fee is tied to the show as a whole.

Also, some reports suggest Michael Buffer has even received $1 million for some rare appearances.

How rich is Michael Buffer? Net worth & businesses

So this brings up the question of Buffer’s total net worth. Considering he has been active for over four decades and has yet to retire, the legendary boxing announcer should have accumulated considerable wealth. Going over the details ‘Celebrity Net Worth‘ shared, Michael Buffer’s net worth in 2025 hovers at $400 million, most of which he earned by trademarking his iconic catchphrase.

That’s an astounding achievement for a gentleman who has been regaling boxing fans for years.

Alongside his half-brother Bruce Buffer, who achieved widespread acclaim as a UFC announcer, he registered the catchphrase as a trademark. The move established his complete ownership. Instead of limiting it to boxing, he licensed it broadly – movies, video games, toys, commercials, etc. Over the years, licensing the catchphrase reportedly generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for him.

And if reports are true, Buffer himself has admitted in interviews that the trademark deal far outweighed what he earned purely as a ring announcer.

But one may keep aside the business for a moment. It remains a fact, one cannot deny. The thrill one gets from hearing those 5 wonderful words from one of boxing’s most recognizable names remains unmatched.

Which is your favorite fight where Michael Buffer was the ring announcer?