UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, 69, has no plans of retirement any time soon; wants 'to keep going'
The 69-year-old has been the in-ring announcer for UFC since 1996 and became full-time the following year, and as the company's popularity has grown, so has his superstardom.
Key points
- There's no need to worry about when Bruce Buffer is going to retire.
- I physically and mentally put every ounce of energy I can into every night at work." For those counting at home, with one major UFC event monthly, that would take place in the summer of 2031.
- I could definitely get into this one.' I have no problem being funny and doing whatever it takes," Buffer said of his acting skills in the new ad.
UFC BOSS DANA WHITE BRUSHES OFF DEMOCRATIC PROBE THREATS, RECALLS 'CRAZY 48 HOURS' AROUND TRUMP JOB OFFER That was a different world for Buffer, but he'll be in his normal surroundings on Saturday night, and many more Saturday nights afterward.
Additional details
- He's been in the ring for thousands of fights at hundreds of major events all over the globe, but there are no signs of stopping.
- I have to prove to myself, the fans, the powers that be, Dana White, you, and the fighters that I deserve this job," Buffer said.
- When Bud Light came to me, showed me the storyboards and we talked about it, I thought, 'Oh, this is going to be fun.
- Unless everybody wants me to leave—and I understand — but I plan on being here.
- "I plan on doing this for at least another 10 years," Buffer said.
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