Whatever Happened To Butterbean?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Jun 15, 2024.


  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    28,155
    33,807
    Jan 8, 2017
    The last I saw of him he was getting schooled by 96 year Holmes.
    Is he even still alive??
     
  2. Mastrangelo

    Mastrangelo Active Member Full Member

    1,018
    1,536
    Feb 19, 2019
    He fought in some low level MMA fights after his retirement, that was the last time I heard about him. Then there was an article about it on the other boxing outlet about a week ago.
    He said He had a lot of health issues because of his weight and needed a wheelchair to move around. He was able to turn things around though and is now at around 280 pounds - much lower than at any point during his career - and says He feels good.
     
    Jackstraw and Fergy like this.
  3. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Our pope is the Holy Spirit Full Member

    6,942
    7,381
    Nov 3, 2021
    For 4 round fights Eric Esch was good ENOUGH. He wasn't a superstar, but he was OK.
    Of Topic.
    Then Eric Esch entered MMA. Butterbean definitely has heart.
     
    Fergy likes this.
  4. SolomonDeedes

    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

    1,356
    2,020
    Nov 15, 2011
    Pugguy and Fergy like this.
  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    28,155
    33,807
    Jan 8, 2017
    I always thought that his weight would end up screwing him up as he aged.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    28,155
    33,807
    Jan 8, 2017
    He was a big name back in the day, all that talk of him fighting Tyson..
     
    ikrasevic likes this.
  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    28,155
    33,807
    Jan 8, 2017
    Intresting reading, good on him.
     
  8. crixus85

    crixus85 Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,636
    1,420
    Oct 18, 2014
    He was in the audience at the Turning Stone show at the Hall of Fame weekend. Seen between rounds as the camera panned the crowd. Looked well, lighter,maybe.
     
    Fergy likes this.
  9. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

    7,175
    5,448
    Jul 22, 2019
    He is emptying some Burger King somewhere.
     
    Fergy likes this.
  10. KidGalahad

    KidGalahad Member Full Member

    183
    204
    Feb 16, 2008
    be prepared to be shocked.

    This content is protected
     
  11. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg @paulmillsfitness Full Member

    3,314
    6,160
    Apr 30, 2017
    I was just about to post this link myself. He has certainly turned his health around
     
    Fergy and KidGalahad like this.
  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

    395,947
    78,186
    Nov 30, 2006
    He finally hit max sphericality & buoyancy and floated up to Everest's summit, where he lives off red panda meat and is undefeated in four-rounders against Sherpas.
     
    bolo specialist and Fergy like this.
  13. SonnyListon>

    SonnyListon> #1 Sonny Liston fan Full Member

    1,995
    1,842
    May 14, 2024
    Was just about to send this, a very inspiring video.
     
    Heisenberg and Fergy like this.
  14. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    28,155
    33,807
    Jan 8, 2017
    :meparto:
     
  15. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,364
    17,916
    Oct 4, 2016

    I met the guy last year in East Tennessee where he was signing autographs and taking pictures. He was as broke down as broke down can get.
     
    Saintpat likes this.