Legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer heading to WIGAN for new job giving Vegas-style weddings to rugby league fans

MICHAEL BUFFER is swapping Las Vegas for Wigan this Valentine's Day.

The legendary boxing announcer, 80, is jetting to the North West to spread the love ahead of the Wigan Warriors' trip to Sin City in March.

Buffer is set to help Rugby League fans "celebrate their love" in a special "Las Wigan Chapel" outside the Brick Community Stadium. 

The chapel will feature a fully ordained celebrant, with loved-up couples given a chance to renew their vows alongside one of sport's greatest announcers.

It comes as the Warriors prepare to jet to Vegas for a special Stateside match at Allegiant Stadium against Warrington Wolves.

Buffer said: "I can’t wait to make the journey across the Pond to the bright lights of Wigan to help Super League fans have the full Vegas experience.

"I might not be dressed as the King of Rock and Roll, but I can assure you that alongside Sky Sports, we are going to make this a Valentine’s Day to remember.

"It really is a match made in Vegas."

The ceremonies will give couples a chance to exchange personal vows, but will not be legally binding.

A survey found Sin City was a "dream wedding location" for eight per cent of Brits.

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And for some lucky couples, Buffer will be on site himself to serenade them down the aisle.

Wigan begin their Super League defence in Nevada on March 1 against Wire.

Warrington have themselves been dabbling with celebrities ahead of the new season.

The club honoured superfan and darts star Luke Littler following his PDC World Championship win last month.

The club have renamed the Halliwell Jones Stadium for their Super League opener against the Catalan Dragons.

Lifelong Wolves fan Littler said: "It’s a dream come true that the club I’ve been a fan of since I was young has decided to name the stadium after me for a night.

"It’s an absolute honour and I can’t thank the club enough."

Wire CEO Karl Fitzpatrick added: "Luke’s achievements on the world stage have been nothing short of incredible.

"And we are immensely proud to celebrate his success with this special homecoming.

"He’s a true Warrington fan, and therefore renaming our stadium in his honour for our home opener is a fitting tribute."

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