Michael C. Williams is one of today’s most notable Ring Announcers.

Now in his 19th year as a professional announcer, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised fights including PPV, Versus, ESPN, FSN, HBO, Showtime, and many other regional, national, and international networks. As one of few announcers with national / international experience, Michael has been licensed in nearly every state with a sanctioning body, as well as Canada and Mexico.

Michael has appeared on HBO as the lead Ring Announcer for multiple “Boxing After Dark” telecasts, while also announcing the undercard fights broadcast throughout South America and Europe for several HBO “World Championship Boxing” events. For ESPN “Friday Night Fight”, Michael has announced multiple shows from coast to coast, each year, for over a decade.

For consecutive years, ESPN brought Michael in for the network’s annual “Salute to America’s Veterans”, broadcast live from “Marine Corps Air Station, New River / Camp Lejeune”. Few moments in the boxing ring rival the feeling of introducing a Marine to sing our National Anthem, while surrounded by over 1,000 Marines standing at attention. It lives as one of Michael’s favorite moments. You can see it here.

Having first begun announcing with Hitz Boxing Promotions in Chicago, Michael took the lead role with Banner Promotions in 2005, traveling nationally / internationally announcing numerous world title fights. Michael traveled to the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico to announce an IBF World Title fight broadcast nationally throughout Mexico, as well as internationally in Africa, Europe, and the US. Michael announced the entire show simultaneously in both Spanish and English.

Michael has announced shows Promoted / Co-Promoted by Banner Promotions, Peltz Boxing Promotions, Goossen Tutor Promotions, Square Ring Promotions, Don King Productions, Top Rank, Inc., Thompson Boxing, Star Boxing, Golden Gloves (S. Africa), German Titov Promotions (Russia), Fight Academy (England), as well as many others.

At the sound of the bell, it’s Michael’s articulate, precise delivery of the introductions that gets the bouts started. As a Ring Announcer’s true value extends well beyond the introductions, Michael creates the complete event with his ability to focus on the promoter’s organization, the fighters, future events, and the recognition of the event’s venue and sponsors.

Archive Gallery In addition to the night of the event, Michael’s announcing is utilized to bring that high-energy, fight-night atmosphere to the events leading up to the actual fights — Weigh-Ins, Press Conference, Media Workouts, etc. Michael not only adds the drama that only a Ring Announcer can deliver, but also takes responsibility to communicate event details, drive ticket sales, recognize sponsors, and creates a feel for the events that is unique to the sport of boxing. Video and audio footage of Michael from these Weigh Ins’ has been utilized by both “HBO World Championship Boxing” and “ESPN Friday Night Fights”.