Draft:Thomas Treiber

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Thomas Treiber (born June 26th, 1973 in Hammond, Indiana); his career as a ring announcer spans over three decades, during which he has become a recognized figure in professional boxing. Known for his engaging and resonant voice, he has worked across various high-profile platforms. His work has taken him worldwide, with appearances in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Canada, and many other countries. His assignments have included international boxing events, televised sports shows, and even a notable appearance on the reality TV show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" during a celebrity charity boxing match.

Over the years, his expertise and style have made him a respected name in the industry, both with fans and colleagues. Commentators like Steve Farhood have praised his professionalism, noting his thorough preparation and charismatic delivery. Treiber’s versatility in the ring has kept him in demand across multiple combat sports, where he continues to be a central voice at marquee events for networks such as TNT Sports and DAZN. Thomas’ ability to navigate the transitions between sports and entertainment underscores his adaptability and skill as a ring announcer, solidifying his reputation as a trusted presence in the world of competitive fighting and sports entertainment.

Early Career:

In 1991, Mr. Treiber began showcasing his talents as an announcer in both boxing and wrestling simultaneously, establishing relationships with regional promotional companies in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

At the tender age of 19, Thomas meticulously trained and competed as a bodybuilder, becoming the 1992 Teenage Mr. Illinois Bodybuilding Champion. His hard work and accomplishments in this arena, as well as established relationships in professional wrestling as a ring announcer, led to an opportunity to train and perform as a professional wrestler.

Throughout his tenure in professional wrestling, which began in 1992, Thomas performed primarily on the Independent Wrestling Circuit under the ring moniker "TNT". In 1993, the Hammond, Indiana, native was noticed by a Pro-Wrestling Talent Scout, and was offered an opportunity to perform for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as "Enhancement Talent" under the name "Tommy Tanna". It was during this time that "Tanna" wrestled on nationally televised events against notable personalities, including Stunning Steve Austin (aka Stone Cold), Ravishing Rick Rude, and Flyin' Brian Pillman.

After a grueling two year stint as a professional wrestler, Mr. Treiber eventually shifted his focus to ring announcing full-time, where he found a larger stage and lasting success.

In 1995, the young ring announcer landed his first opportunity to appear on ESPN 2, in Bristol, TN, which caught the attention of established boxing promoter, Top Rank, Inc.

After several additional appearances on "The Deuce" in 1996, Thomas received a career altering opportunity the following year, becoming the exclusive ring announcer for ambitious promotional organization "America Presents", founded by Hall of Fame promoter Dan Goossen. Throughout his three year campaign, Thomas would appear regularly on the FOX Sports Net series, "Fight Time on FOX", with additional appearances on HBO, CBS, USA Network, and ESPN.

Between 2000-01, the heralded ring announcer would appear regularly on the boxing series, "Heavyweight Explosion", as well as the syndicated series, "Thunderbox".

In September 2001, Mr. Treiber made his debut on the third episode of the long-running Showtime Network series, Shobox "The New Generation". He would appear on the storied series every year until its conclusion in 2023.

After becoming one of boxing's "Go-To" ring announcers throughout the next decade, working with every major promoter, Thomas received the opportunity to appear in Nottingham, England, in December of 2008, with Hennessy Sports; on a card featuring Hall of Fame combatant Carl "The Cobra" Froch, and the professional debut of lineal Heavyweight Champion "The Gypsy King" Tyson Fury.

Current Career:

After extensive and regular work within the UK market, Thomas received an exclusive opportunity to work with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, where he continues to be featured on all Queensberry Events, within the UK and abroad.

On October 29th, 2023, in Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, alongside legendary announcer Michael Buffer, Mr. Treiber participated in the first ever Riyadh Season event, featuring Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.

To the current date, Thomas and Mr. Buffer have been the exclusive ring announcers for each and every Riyadh Season event since its conception.