Michael Buffer earns staggering fee for each fight he announces including Fury vs Usyk 2

Michael Buffer's iconic voice boomed out before and after Tyson Fury's first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk back in May and the legendary ring announcer will be the voice of tomorrow night's hotly anticipated rematch, too.

Hundreds of boxing's greatest ever clashes have been heightened by Buffer's famous "Let's get ready to rumble" catchphrase as he introduces the fighters.

The 80-year-old from Philadelphia has been a boxing announcer since the early 1980s and – alongside his brother, Bruce Buffer, who announces UFC events – boasts arguably the most recognisable voice in any sport.

And Buffer is well rewarded for the razzamatazz his presence and vocal ability adds to major pay-per-view showdowns.

Michael Buffer

According to CelebrityNetWorth, Buffer earns between $25,000 and $100,000 every time he utters his famous line.

He also reportedly has a staggering net worth of $400 million thanks to licensing deals and announcing fees and has even been paid as much as $1 million for a single appearance.

Buffer didn't become a ring announcer until he was in his late 30s, having earlier worked as a salesman and a model.

And his illustrious career in combats sports was almost brought to a premature end in 2008 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

"I'm actually a survivor of throat cancer so I'm very, very careful with my voice." he told The Daily Mail in 2016.

"I'm eight years recovered now. I was actually ready to retire at that point but I was very lucky to have surgery and the right doctors. I didn't have to have chemotherapy or radiation and 30 days after surgery I was back to work."

How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

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To watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head, there are three options:

1.) You can watch the rematch on DAZN with no subscription required. All you need to do is buy the PPV for £24.99 and you will automatically get a seven-day free trial which you can later cancel to stop the subscription from rolling over. You’ll be able to stream the match on a range of devices including PlayStation, Chromecast, and Smart TV. If you do decide to roll over your free trial, you’ll move onto a monthly plan costing £24.99 per month and get access to over 150 fights every year, with the option to cancel with 30 days’ notice.

2.) You can also tune in live on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491). The event is priced at £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and $27.95 if you’re based in the Republic of Ireland. Sadly Sky does not offer free trials, but Sky subscribers can book the match here and if you’re new to Sky, you can sign up here.

3.) Finally, you can watch the fight on TNT Sports with a Prime Video subscription (free for the first month then £8.99/ month), provided you have discovery+ (from £3.99/ month) as part of your subscription. If you don't fancy shelling out, you can simply cancel your subscription after the first month.