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UK boxing & MMA ring announcer
I'm Jonathan Millard, The Voice of the Vale: a BBBoC-licensed ring announcer from the UK, with roots in the South Wales valleys. For more than 17 years I've given fight nights the build-up they deserve, from packed small halls to live broadcasts on BBC, Sky Sports and DAZN. Today I'm booked by promoters across the UK and abroad.
From the valleys to the big stage
It started in 2009 in a packed community hall in Cardiff. Since then I've worked the historic York Hall and international stadiums, and introduced names like Ricky Hatton, Sugar Shane Mosley and Lucas Browne, along with stars of WWE and UFC. Fighter Josh Meli called me "the voice of Welsh boxing". I'm proud of where I come from, and I take that same voice to every show, wherever it is.
I hold a Master of Ceremonies licence from the British Boxing Board of Control, so I can MC licensed professional boxing as well as amateur, white collar, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, grappling and wrestling shows.
What I bring to your fight night
- Proper introductions. Names, records, weights and hometowns delivered with the weight they deserve, and every name pronounced right.
- Walk-outs and title fights. Build-up that holds a packed arena still before the first bell.
- Results done properly. Scorecards and decisions read clearly and without fuss.
- Broadcast-ready. Experience on live TV and streams, working to a producer's cues and timings.
- Sponsors and running order. Sponsor reads, raffles, VIP mentions and keeping the show on time.
- Calm when it changes. Late bout changes and running-order shuffles handled smoothly.
Booked across the UK and internationally
Most weekends I'm on the road for regular promoters in England, Scotland and Wales, and I travel abroad for shows like Shock FC in Rome. Promoters who book me include:
- Shock FCRome
- Quest Boxing LeagueEpsom & Crawley
- FusionEpsom
- RS PromotionsGlasgow
- RR26Rotherham
- Viva BoxingBlackpool
- Trilogy PromotionsNottingham
- Ashton PromotionsDerby
- BOXAKingston
- DFCMaidstone
"I have worked alongside Michael Buffer, Jimmy Lennon Jnr, John McDonald and others. Let me say this, Jon Millard is right up there with any of them."Peter McCann
"Jonathan is an exceptional Master of Ceremonies. His dedication behind the scenes is just as impressive as his presence on stage."Fredrick Boyles, PFL Commissioner
Trained by the best
I was a national finalist in the Matchroom Boxing & JD Sports MC Academy, picked from over 400 applicants. The final included a masterclass with Michael Buffer at the Liverpool Echo Arena on the night of Amir Khan's return. Before ring announcing I worked in commercial radio, which is where the broadcast discipline comes from.
Questions promoters ask
Are you licensed for professional boxing?
Yes. I hold a BBBoC Master of Ceremonies licence, so I can MC licensed professional shows in the UK.
Do you work outside the UK?
Yes. I've announced abroad, including in Italy, and I'm happy to travel for international shows. Travel is built into every quote.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can. Saturdays in the busy autumn and spring seasons go first. I'm now taking bookings for 2027.
What do you need from me?
The date, venue, number of bouts and whether the show is streamed or broadcast. Nearer the time, the bout sheet and running order. My promoter's guide has the full list.