Cult-like hero and boxer Eric Esch, better known as Butterbean, has been fighting demons since his brief flirtation with fame. The former boxer, who also fought in MMA in the 1990s and 2000s, had a ...

Butterbean was supposed to fight a UFC legend on October 22, 2006. The heavyweight knockout artist had mixed results during his 28-fight foray into the world of MMA. Butterbean got drop-kicked and ...

Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch believes that his feud with Jake Paul began when the YouTuber-turned-boxer trash talked him at his lowest ebb. Following his win over Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike ...

Butterbean has explained believing in himself when the odds were stacked against him was instrumental to overcoming a deep-seated depression. The heavyweight boxer made quite the name for himself in ...

Butterbean has already thrown his name out to be Mike Tyson’s opponent if Jake Paul comes unstuck this weekend. Paul, 27, revealed that his decision to square off against Perry led to concerns from ...

Is Butterbean fit to fight? In his own words, he has lost weight, improved his health and trains regularly. His goal is not to return to the professional circuit, but to take part in an exhibition ...

BOXING legend “Butterbean” was forced to reject a fight with Mike Tyson while in a “dark place”. But after coming down from 35 STONE the heavyweight – real name Eric Scott Esch – is ready to return to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Marc Mero / Twitter There are very few professional wrestlers who have also excelled in other sports. Some of the ...

Butterbean left a remarkable legacy in combat sports, but didn't make a mark on his Pride FC debut. Real name Eric Esch, Butterbean became a fighting phenomenon during his time in the spotlight, with ...