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By 2009, Michael Buffer s renowned phrase Let s get ready to rumble! had earned $400 million in licensing fees.

Feb 7, 2023•1 min read

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By 2009, Michael Buffer’s renowned phrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” had earned $400 million in licensing fees.

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