Buffer Files Lawsuit

Michael Buffer is ready to rumble in a court of law.

Buffer, who’s “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” has been a staple at major boxing matches and other sporting and entertainment events around the world, has filed a lawsuit claiming his well-known opening is being used for profit without his permission.

Buffer, 53, claims Aureus Records, Warlock Records Inc., Clubhouse Records and others produced, distributed and are selling nationally a CD entitled: “Craziewhite Peckawoods ‘Let’s Get Ready To Rumble”’ without authorization.

According to the lawsuit filed in Federal Court, the CD repeatedly replicates Buffer’s voice and contains multiple enunciations of his trademark opening.

U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Paez issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting further manufacture, distribution or sale of the CDs.