Michael Buffer on ‘Ready to Rumble’ origins & relationship with Mike Tyson | Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita
Rachel DeMita hangs with Michael Buffer to discuss how Michael got his start as a ring announcer and the origin of his signature phrase “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble.” Michael shares the story of meeting his brother, Bruce, when he was in his 40’s and reflects on the biggest fights he has called in his career. Michael also gives his opinion on today’s celebrity influencer boxers and if Jake Paul is a legitimate fighter.
0:00 Courtside Club: Rachel DeMita with Michael Buffer
1:00 Rachel explains why she was terrified of Michael Buffer as a kid
3:30 Michael explains how he got into announcing
5:00 Michael’s modeling career
8:45 Where Michael’s signature phrase “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” came from
12:30 Michael Buffer on meeting his brother, Bruce, when he was in his 40’s
18:20 Halftime: Who wins in the Ring: Rams vs. Chargers, LA vs. NYC, Will Smith vs. Kevin Hart, Eagles vs. Sixers, Tyson vs. Ali
26:00 Michael on his friendship with Mike Tyson
28:20 Michael’s thoughts on celebrity influencer boxers
30:50 Is Jake Paul a legitimate fighter?
32:00 Most memorable fight Michael called in his career
35:18 Michael discusses being diagnosed with throat cancer
39:40 Michael’s passion for adopting pets
42:40 Buzzer Beaters: Best fight Michael was courtside for, one person Michael would want to sit courtside with, one event in history to be courtside
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12 Comments
The way boxing crowds get hyped when this man says "Let's get ready to rumble" is unmatched.
the absolute 🐐 of announcing!! one of my favorite interviews yet.
🐐
The G.O.A.T. announcer.
Demita > malika
Great interview. As a young boxing fan back then, he was one of the highlights of the night, sometimes more than the main event. Couldn't wait to shout along the phrase.
FYI Rachel u are lovely and gorgeous but those jeans are NOT flattering on you,
Which L.A. and New York are we talking?
This man has been doing a great job within the realm of boxing/ fighting entertainment for decades. Would be a great movie idea to cover the greatness that he have endured and witnessed throughout his career
Classic… Thanks for all you have done ….
Back with another W
I love Michael Buffer's announcer voice!