Butterbean

BillB · 06-21-2012, 05:57 PM

Who is this character?

I never heard of him. I was watching some fights on YouTube and clicked on one of his.

Here's a video compilation of his knockouts. They all look fake. He lunges and lays a glove on the opponent and he falls down for the count.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJT99suKerg[/ame]

I thought it was some kind of joke until I read that he fought Larry Holmes.

Was he ever a contender?

orriray59 · 06-21-2012, 06:02 PM

He was a sideshow joke.

Saltzy · 06-21-2012, 07:02 PM

His win over McNeely was very very funny though, actually showed good technique for a 400lb man.

luke · 06-21-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltzy

His win over McNeely was very very funny though, actually showed good technique for a 400lb man.

i liked this fight so much i have it in HD lol!

BillB · 06-21-2012, 07:39 PM

This might spark some great fantasy match-ups.

Prime Dempsey vs Butterbean
Ali (1966) vs prime Butterbean

Senor Pepe' · 06-21-2012, 09:29 PM

Mr. Eric 'Butterbean' Esch

IBA Super Heavyweight Champion

Butterbean vs Ron Stander,,,,,,,,,,,,,Now that's a fight !

luke · 06-22-2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Senor Pepe'

Mr. Eric 'Butterbean' Esch

IBA Super Heavyweight Champion

Butterbean vs Ron Stander,,,,,,,,,,,,,Now that's a fight !

how about tony galento, tony tubbs or james toney

Senor Pepe' · 06-22-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by luke

how about tony galento, tony tubbs or james toney

Man vs. Food

Hydraulix · 06-22-2012, 12:23 PM

Butterbean is so sexy. I wish he'd get on top of me in bed and smother me with that gut. Butterbean would knock out prime Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis. Too sexy.

GIFSoup

Stevie G · 06-22-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydraulix

Butterbean is so sexy. I wish he'd get on top of me in bed and smother me with that gut. Butterbean would knock out prime Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis. Too sexy.

GIFSoup

Hands of Iron · 06-22-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydraulix

Butterbean is so sexy. I wish he'd get on top of me in bed and smother me with that gut. Butterbean would knock out prime Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis. Too sexy.

Joe.Boxer · 06-22-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltzy

His win over McNeely was very very funny though, actually showed good technique for a 400lb man.

Excuse me but that was in his prime, when he was not far over 300lbs.

Senor Pepe' · 06-22-2012, 01:28 PM

Butterbean

"If I hit them, they go'

Hydraulix · 06-22-2012, 01:57 PM

My panties are getting wet just thinking about that big stinking sexy man. I hope he eats me the way he eats BBQ...

gumbo2176 · 06-22-2012, 02:50 PM

To me, Butterbean is nothing more than a novelty in the sport of boxing.

The true "King of 4 rounders". He's the only boxer I can think of that has made a career of taking 4 round fights, with only 2 fights in his 90 fight career going over that. He won a scheduled 8 rounder in 2 with a KO and lost a 10 round decision to Larry Holmes, age 53 at the time. So that should give you a clue as to his level of competition over the years. To say most of his opponents leave a lot to be desired is putting it mildly.

But, kudos to the guy for making a decent living at being a novelty act. He is fun to watch and when he lands that overhand right, his opponent usually goes down.

06-21-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
BillB Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 966 vCash: 500	Butterbean Who is this character? I never heard of him. I was watching some fights on YouTube and clicked on one of his. Here's a video compilation of his knockouts. They all look fake. He lunges and lays a glove on the opponent and he falls down for the count. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJT99suKerg[/ame] I thought it was some kind of joke until I read that he fought Larry Holmes. Was he ever a contender?
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06-21-2012, 06:02 PM	#2
orriray59 weird East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Green Isle Posts: 13,246 vCash: 82	Re: Butterbean He was a sideshow joke.
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06-21-2012, 07:02 PM	#3
Saltzy Bam-O ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,533 vCash: 537	Re: Butterbean His win over McNeely was very very funny though, actually showed good technique for a 400lb man.
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06-21-2012, 07:39 PM	#5
BillB Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 966 vCash: 500	Re: Butterbean This might spark some great fantasy match-ups. Prime Dempsey vs Butterbean Ali (1966) vs prime Butterbean
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06-21-2012, 09:29 PM	#6
Senor Pepe' Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,734 vCash: 500	Re: Butterbean Mr. Eric 'Butterbean' Esch IBA Super Heavyweight Champion Butterbean vs Ron Stander,,,,,,,,,,,,,Now that's a fight !
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06-22-2012, 12:23 PM	#9
Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 934 vCash: 1000	Re: Butterbean Butterbean is so sexy. I wish he'd get on top of me in bed and smother me with that gut. Butterbean would knock out prime Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis. Too sexy. GIFSoup GIFSoup GIFSoup
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06-22-2012, 01:28 PM	#13
Senor Pepe' Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,734 vCash: 500	Re: Butterbean Butterbean "If I hit them, they go'
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06-22-2012, 01:57 PM	#14
Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 934 vCash: 1000	Re: Butterbean My panties are getting wet just thinking about that big stinking sexy man. I hope he eats me the way he eats BBQ...
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06-22-2012, 02:50 PM	#15
gumbo2176 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,821 vCash: 500	Re: Butterbean To me, Butterbean is nothing more than a novelty in the sport of boxing. The true "King of 4 rounders". He's the only boxer I can think of that has made a career of taking 4 round fights, with only 2 fights in his 90 fight career going over that. He won a scheduled 8 rounder in 2 with a KO and lost a 10 round decision to Larry Holmes, age 53 at the time. So that should give you a clue as to his level of competition over the years. To say most of his opponents leave a lot to be desired is putting it mildly. But, kudos to the guy for making a decent living at being a novelty act. He is fun to watch and when he lands that overhand right, his opponent usually goes down.
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