13 hours Ago By Fasika Zelealem
Butterbean, real name Eric Esch, has led an interesting life in his 58 years. The former boxer from Atlanta is known for more than just boxing ; he's also made a name for himself in kickboxing, MMA, and professional wrestling. His recent return to the spotlight came after a dramatic weight loss of over 200lbs , thanks to WWE icon-turned yoga instructor Diamond Dallas Page.
Despite training for a potential comeback and challenging Mike Tyson and Jake Paul , Butterbean hasn't returned to the ring yet. However, he remains dedicated to maintaining his new physique. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Butterbean's net worth is estimated at around $481,000, a commendable amount considering many athletes lose their wealth after retirement.
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"I'm not a typical boxer, I go out there to fight. I want to knock somebody out," he declared. "Jake Paul or Mike Tyson.
Jake Paul talks too much, he's never fought anyone, I would love to fight him." "I think people would enjoy seeing me and Tyson duke it out, which would be a huge draw. Me and Tyson are actually friends but I don't mind fighting friends.
" Paul remained in his sights after the YouTuber defeated former UFC star Mike Perry earlier this year. In a daring move, he proposed a winner-takes-all fight with the victor pocketing the entire $2 million purse as he took to TikTok to say: "Hey Jake Paul, would you fight me for $2m? Winner takes all." While a fight with either boxer hasn't shown any signs of happening, Butterbean hasn't let up in his efforts to generate interest in a bout, with his latest call-out being accompanied by footage of him hitting the pads.
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I hope you're ready @JakePaul @Netflix @MikeTyson." Post-retirement, Butterbean faced severe health challenges, with his weight skyrocketing to an alarming 515lbs, leaving him dependent on crutches just to move around. However, by August 2023, he had shed an impressive 212lbs through rigorous yoga and a strict gluten and dairy-free diet, allowing him to walk and even jog without assistance.
In a candid 2022 interview with The Sun , Butterbean confessed that he feared for his life due to his deteriorating health, stating, "I went through a stage where I was looking at the end of my life - not that I was going to kill myself. "But in my life I was getting down, I was way overweight and just feeling down. I didn't know if I had a couple of years to live or not.
" He credited a docuseries project with Diamond Dallas Page for his remarkable turnaround, saying, "I took a challenge to accept a docuseries or a reality show with Diamond Dallas Page and I've been here the past four months. And it's given me more energy and life since I was fighting regularly. But now, I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life.
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