Let's Get Ready To Rumble Trivia Quiz

Answer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Michael Buffer entered the world on November 2, 1944. He was raised by foster parents starting at the age of eleven months old.

Answer: Car salesman

Michael was a car salesman prior to becoming a ring announcer. He had also begun a modeling career when he was 32 years old. When he was 38 years old, he became a ring announcer in both boxing and professional wrestling matches.

Answer: Yes

In 1964, during the Vietnam War, Michael Buffer enlisted in the United States Army. He served until he was 23 years old in 1967. The Vietnam War lasted from September 26, 1959 until April 30, 1975.

Answer: Obtained a federal trademark

Starting in the 1980s, Michael Buffer began the long process of obtaining a federal trademark for his phrase. The trademark was finally acquired in 1992. The trademark is a sign that clearly distinguishes and identifies that the phrase "Let's get ready to rumble" originated from a unique source.

It is like an intellectual property, by which the owner of the trademark can bring legal proceedings against unauthorized use.

Answer: Bob Arum

Bob Arum became a rival boxing promoter of Don King in the 1980s. Arum hired Michael Buffer as his ring announcer in 1982. Arum put together many great fights including the April 1986 double header bouts between Marvin Hagler and John Mugabi, as well as Thomas Hearns and James Shuler. It was in 1984, that Buffer developed his catch phrase, while announcing for matches set by Arum.

Answer: Donald Trump

Buffer became the official and exclusive ring announcer for every bout that was held in Donald Trump-owned casinos by the late 1980s. Trump admired Buffer and said this about Buffer, "He's great, he's the choice, he has a unique ability... I told my people, 'We got to have him'."

Answer: Kicked by Shawn Michaels

In the Royal Rumble 2008 commercial Michael Buffer was starting to say his famous catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble" but was interrupted when he was superkicked by Shawn Michaels. This caused Buffer to fall over.

Answer: False

Throughout the great career of Michael Buffer, he has announced in many sports events such as the World Series, National Football League playoff games, Stanley Cup Finals and also the NBA Championships.

Answer: Rocky Balboa (2006)

Michael Buffer appeared as himself in the 2006 film "Rocky Balboa", which starred Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young and many more fine actors and actresses. Michael's part was, of course, the ring announcer!

Answer: Father

In 1989, after seeing Michael Buffer on television, his biological father contacted him. His father then introduced Michael to his half brothers. In the mid 1990s, Michael took his half brother, Bruce Buffer, into his business as his agent/manager. Their business partnership grew and the licensing productivity of the trademark catchphrase increased.