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Legendary Butterbean Calls Out Jake Paul
Boxing legend Butterbean, known as Eric Esch, has thrown down the gauntlet to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul for a £1.5million winner-takes-all fight. Butterbean gained fame in the 1990s for his string of knockouts.
Butterbean's Impressive Transformation
At the peak of his career, Butterbean weighed a staggering 36 STONE and rarely went beyond the fourth round, except in a fight against Larry Holmes. Despite retiring in 2013, he has shed a remarkable 14 STONE in recent years and is eyeing a return to the ring.
The Challenge
In a TikTok video, the 57-year-old Butterbean directly challenged Jake Paul, offering a $2 million purse for the fight. Winner takes all in this high-stakes showdown.
A Look at the Fighters
Butterbean boasts over 100 fights in boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, with a wrestling stint as well. In contrast, Jake Paul, with a record of 10-1, has significantly fewer bouts. Paul's only loss came against Tommy Fury, brother of Tyson Fury, in 2023.
Upcoming Events
While Paul recently defeated ex-UFC star Mike Perry, he was initially set to face boxing legend Mike Tyson before the match was postponed. The Tyson-Paul bout is now rescheduled for November 15 in Texas.
