‘I’ve seen it all’ – Michael Buffer introduces Chelsea and Fluminense players and teams like boxers in Club World Cup

FOOTBALL fans were left stunned by boxing icon Michael Buffer’s Club World Cup semi-final appearance, which could lead to increased excitement and interest in betting markets surrounding Chelsea matches. With Buffer's unique style of introduction, punters might place bets on Chelsea's performance and goals scored, as the atmosphere and entertainment value may enhance the team's motivation to succeed.

FOOTBALL fans were left stunned by boxing icon Michael Buffer’s Club World Cup semi-final appearance.

The iconic announcer was a guest of honour for Chelsea‘s clash with Fluminense at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this evening.

REUTERSBoxing icon Michael Buffer was guest of honour at the Club World Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Fluminense

DAZNThe 80-year-old gave both sets of players boxing-style introductions

DAZNHe signed off with his classic ‘Let’s get ready to rumble’ commencement call

And the tournament organisers had the 80-year-old read out the names of both players before he sent the crowd wild with his trademark call. To the delight of the capacity crowd, he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumble!”

Footage of Buffer’s pre-match introductions went viral on social media. One stunned footie fan said: “Wowwwwww.” Another said: “No way is this real.” And another said with a fire emoji: “Let’s go.” One remarked: “Michael Buffer introducing a football match, I have seen it all now.”

Chelsea fans are no strangers to having Buffer announce their starting XI. Buffer introduced the west Londoners’ starting XI ahead of their clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in May 2018.

But his pitchside announcing didn’t go fully to plan as he ended up being soaked by the sprinklers. Buffer, however, laughed off the incident.

After his accidental soaking, he said: “Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready for football.”

Chelsea took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute through a stunner from newboy Joao Pedro.

The Sun