Eric Esh, popularly known as Butterbean, was a 4-time heavyweight champion of the world. In his active career that lasted for nearly two decades till he retired in 2013, Esch had 91 total bouts. He won 77 of his fights, out of which 58 arrived by the way of a knockout. Several times, ‘Butterbean’ finished his opponent in the very first round.
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Recently, ‘Butterbean’ expressed his desire to face and knock out ‘The Problem Child’. According to him, it was too much the way Jake Paul had run his mouth. Although 55 years old, Eric Esh believed he could put a halt to ‘The Problem Child’. In light of this statement, there was the resurfacing of an old Butterbean clip.
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The clip has gone viral on Twitter since it was found. In it, ‘Butterbean’ mercilessly destroyed his opponent in the ring. He jabbed, slipped his head to cheat the centre line, and hit his opponent with a right hand that slept him. Following the discovery of the clip, several fans took to Twitter to react to it. Here is what some of them are saying.
Fans react to Butterbean flooring his opponent in the ring
Seeing Butterbean doing what he did best in an old clip, fans made certain hilarious reactions to it. While someone started a survey that involved Butterbean and ‘The Problem Child’, someone else picked him for EA Sports Knockout Kings.
To begin with, a user started a survey asking, “Butterbean vs Jake Paul. Who wins?”
Butterbean vs Jake Paul.
Who wins?— Phone Jack (BLK Prime Appreciator) (@PhoneJack9) November 25, 2022
Meanwhile, another person said, “Where do y’all have butterbean ranked in the all-time HW [heavyweight] list?”
Where do y’all have butterbean ranked in the all time HW list?
— bayareaeventzz (@bayareaeventz) November 25, 2022
However, one said, “My guy, I would always pick him in the EA Sports Knockout Kings.”
My guy, I would always pick him in the EA Sports Knockout Kings
— Daniel (@DanTheMan7777) November 25, 2022
On the other hand, someone joked by saying, “He was looking like .. y’all got my check ? 😂”
He was looking like .. y’all got my check ? 😂
— Dodge Jay 🇺🇸 (@jwkaye23) November 26, 2022
Surprisingly, one said, “Butter bean beats Fury and Wilder.”
Butter bean beats Fury and Wilder https://t.co/IXwjt91YE1
— 🎄Shrp🎄 (@SouljaShrp) November 26, 2022
On the other hand, one added, “Oooof right hand from hell.”
Oooof right hand from hell https://t.co/5YUZWaN1dT
— DPN🇧🇷WHU (@DNXN90) November 25, 2022
Finally, one said, “Can’t let Butterbean get too close! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂”
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Can't let Butterbean get too close! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂
— SussexStories (@JusticeNtRvenge) November 25, 2022
Fans found Butterbean both a ferocious and entertaining personality. However, the question is, should he and Jake Paul fight? What would be the outcome of it? Concerning a fight with Jake Paul in boxing, ‘Butterbean’ said, “Jake Paul runs his mouth too much, he’s never fought nobody, I would love to fight him.”
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What is your reaction to this clip of Butterbean? Would you like to see him and Jake Paul fight? Share your thoughts in the comments below.