Nobody expected this! The Legendary Power in Boxing - Eric “Butterbean“ Esch

In the fall of 1994, a fighter stepped into the professional ring who became a legend in the world of boxing. He was constantly criticized for his physique, but he possessed incredible strength, and with that strength, he knocked out his opponents one by one. His name is Eric Esch, commonly known as Butterbean...
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[@SantiagoTM1]

I was the biggest Eric Butterbean #1 Fan on the planet. He was an incredible athlete, & Boxer. He was pure Heart.

[@ky1ebetts]

The dude just throws howitzers nonstop, like its nothing.

[@ky1ebetts]

Nobody quite like him to be honest..

[@shamusfarmer]

Was? Is he dead??

[@naiveveg8447]

​@@shamusfarmernah he's 55 and with his family. Don't think he boxes anymore though.

[@shamusfarmer]

@@naiveveg8447 ok, good to know. Just 30 more years until I challenge him to a fight.

[@TheSilent333]

I'm still impressed to this day that Johnny Knoxville agreed to let Butterbean hit him.

[@knockknock1246]

Johnny did alot of crazy shit. 😂

[@davidsk8ing]

and then after Johnny was knocked out he asked, "Is Butterbean okay?" 😂

[@jamesellis2784]

Man that gets too . The heart offfffff. Chevelle Vidio too .

[@Btester2]

He damn near took his head off with that last punch.

[@amiii2567]

"Is Butterbean Ok?" lol

[@rexmagi4606]

Ive seen a lot of haters of Butterbean saying he was a joke fighter. I decided to come back and watch myself after not seeing him fight in a long time and people are tripping. He was very legit.

[@davidwhitworth5931]

I've had the privilege to know Eric since before he started boxing. Not only has he become a boxing legend, but he is and always has been a mild mannered, super nice guy.

[@johnwood551]

and he was one of the nicest ,politest ,courteous people outside the ring . No trash talking .

[@tx.tactical3165]

BUTTERBEAN was a BEAST!!!

[@knockknock1246]

My brother loved Butterbean. He had the same exact looks and physique. 😂

[@ky1ebetts]

Bro how f'ing EPIC would it be to see Butterbean vs Jon Jones in a BOXING match? Its hard to say who'd win that..

[@RnRJB]

He was incredibly fast for such a large guy with so much extra weight to carry...

[@chele50_3]

kzbin.infopoTgtc4oBi8?si=yQEWTv7fAmtRiCMH I’m no butterbean 😂 but hope you enjoy my most recent fight 🥊

[@Kit_Bear]

You'd be surprised how quick fat people can move. I've seen a 21 stone guy outrun a 13 stone me. They can shift.

[@chele50_3]

@@Kit_Bear i really enjoyed this 😛

[@tom23rd]

Butterbean! Always an epic hitter. And those shots he would just take, and giggle!

[@sheldoncooper0]

Not hard when the average heavyweight is only 230-250 lbs and butterbean weighed ~400…

[@sexydudeuk2172]

he did get koed a few times he wasnt that durable

[@artpintor7722]

Butterbean one of the greats, fists of steel, combative to the end, it is admirable his will and his strength that demolishes his opponents

[@michaelspinello3607]

Butterbean a man you have to respect! He fooled them all ! A man with a nasty right! 🥊👍🏻🇺🇸

[@cheekarp2180]

Please take into consideration that not just him being able to move his entire weight in force to his punch, but also technically he is one of the top boxers in history!

[@NoChance-oz4dd]

LOL "top boxers in history" I almost spat my coffee out. He was never even close to being ranked in the top 10 by any governing body , his highest rank was 33 and most of time he was ranked outside of the top 100. He only fought 4-6 rounds vs tomato cans and lost vs a 52 year old Larry Holmes. He could throw a punch and that was about it

[@mionaruse9450]

​@@NoChance-oz4ddyeah I think one of the top boxers was a big overstatement.

[@haydenwalton2766]

'technically one of the top boxers' hhhmmm the timing of his punches was excellent - no doubt. combined with his willngness to throw them. a deadly combination

[@mattknight533]

That’s a reach but his punching technique must have been very good and his ability to transfer weight into his punches was top tier

[@dogewood5499]

@@NoChance-oz4dda majority of those “governing bodies” have been both criticized and scrutinized for rigging matches over the decades. I’m sure Butterbean in his prime could’ve not only contended with, but dominated most matches against these said “pro boxers”.

[@Vladpryde]

One of the single most vicious knockouts I've ever seen in my life was Butterbean knocking out Bart Gunn. Just brutal as hell.

[@redbulls1337]

Agreed. That was vicious!

[@comedianmattrossey]

Butterbean, what a great Boxer!!!! I remember getting together at a friend, Carter, with a bunch of guys for boxing night in the early 90's and seeing a number of these fights and a number of others. The stamina and constant pressure and output from Butterbean was incredible. Truly a great boxer. I wonder what he's up to now?

[@funforall9741]

Last i saw, Johnny knoxville asked him to beat the crap out of him lol

[@comedianmattrossey]

@@funforall9741Hahahahahahaha, no way? I would love to see that, probably because I can't stand Johnny Knoxville, but it would be hilarious all the same because Jonny would finally get some sense beat into himself by a pro?

[@kjp1232]

He's lost all the body fat he says he feeling stronger than ever and wants to box again

[@jordan3119]

@@comedianmattrosseyhe’s referring to an episode of jackass from over 20 years ago you donut

[@youtubisashoe]

Do you not have Google in North Korea? Tf are you soo confused for loll

[@alcyone9361]

The first time I saw him walk into the ring, I yelled at my wife to 'come watch this guy". She and I had watched boxing together for several years and I knew something special was in the works. Always enjoyed watching him fight.

[@SuperUniverse]

His weight is deceptive if you look closely he is a brick wall. Kudos to this fighter :)

[@Drone453]

Exactly what I thought. Might have made a good strongman too.

[@rabapab23]

Butterbean vs Tyson would have really been the Dream Fight!

[@comedianmattrossey]

As close to Butterbean vs Tyson ever got. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZStpWahZp5kq7s Here's why from the Bean himself kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uve3d6g5x0has

[@zeroh7671]

Tyson would murder him not even close. He hits just as hard and is about 10x the skilled boxer. Butterbean was never more than a spectacle. A greasy spectacle and worthy of respect but its like saying 80s Lakers v Harlem Globetrotters would be a dream series.

[@dannycoffey4083]

He wouldn't last a round with Mike

[@dogewood5499]

If he were to get close enough to Mike, he could’ve given him a run. I don’t know, it sure would’ve been a Hell of a fight, but keep in mind that Tyson was very profitable and any loss to an up-and-comer back then just wouldn’t happen on their dime…

[@benhall8946]

They did fight looking up

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Gotta love some Butter Bean!!! The most unassuming fighter of all time!! He wrecked dudes that looked like they should kick his ass!!!

[@chele50_3]

kzbin.infopoTgtc4oBi8?si=yQEWTv7fAmtRiCMH I’m no butterbean 😂 but hope you enjoy my most recent fight 🥊

[@2mcna2]

God that would be so scary having to fight him

[@dogewood5499]

I would’ve literally felt all those concussions well before he even threw them: just that glare is enough to entice a migraine, looking back at those legendary slow-mo knock-out shots…

[@andreaslindblom9140]

A refrigerator with a hell lot of punch! ....Love it!!😁 Respect!!✊

[@MikePeterson-nm7uv]

How would you like a nice Hawaiian PUNCH! LOL

[@andreaslindblom9140]

@@MikePeterson-nm7uv I would go with ..Nope!😶 I am a lover not a fighter! 😁 ... ✌

[@jonmcclure10]

He was loved all over the world. He finally retired in his home town of Jasper, Alabama and owns a BBQ restaurant. If you go there he and his wife will spend time talking to any and all. He never ran from any fight. Glad he lived to retire with some of his health, as the fight game is deadly. Butterbean was fun to watch and a nice guy too!

[@joeandmichelle7375]

I love the Bean. Hes the big middle finger to the establishment. He was never supposed to succeed, i mean look at him! He faced some pretty jacked up dudes and dispatched them one after another. Never judge a book by its cover.

[@johnrandall7692]

Easy there. He was a fun sideshow and the original internet boxing sensation. The man had a great promotional team, but it's not like he ever beat a ranked heavyweight fighter.

[@tbrinkley112]

He was literally knocking people out of the ring!!

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[@georgemcaulay6009]

He's like a tank and his punches are so accurate

[@jamesmccormick875]

Tyson would have killed him in the ring back then.

[@Seanc74]

2 weeks and fights again = 🔥

[@dioniciotorres4290]

I loved these 4 round fights.

[@unknown-ql1fk]

Dude is a monster....still, in 2023

[@nsmboxingen]

Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@cheekarp2180]

He just so damn good!

[@Chris-wp8po]

I think people with Butterbean's physique are terrifying. I always think they look like all he had to do for fun as a kid was get in fist fights and throw boulders at each other.

[@jayb9687]

I imagine it would be like getting hit with a cannon ball.

[@laszlosmotzer3497]

Thank you 🥊🥊🥊👍👍👍

[@evandrosantos3771]

a living legend

[@daniyelhanasab9140]

לגהינום של דם ואש‼️‼️

[@Java1970]

Met him once at a football game in Hoover. He was a super down to earth guy and a pleasure to talk to.

[@jhbuilders]

I will never understand how he keeps moving being so big. He was wearing down athletic fighters. The man was a machine. Love the bean

[@WhiskeyMcnair]

I still remember his mma fight where the other guy broke his elbow on butterbeans head. Fucking amazing end to the fight lol

[@ppiorkowski1502]

Butterbean was to boxing what the Harlem Globetrotters were to basketball.

[@Me-dk3lh]

My man has made an incredible comeback

[@CBass-mn5dy]

Dayyyyyum.... the Bean was a beast

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

Love butterbean! Awesome!🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@barroncrist5779]

You just gotta love Butterbean.

[@smcut80]

Legend says Baker is still asleep to this day 😅

[@xcyberry]

Bro, what are you supposed to do? He's so big hitting him does nothing; Each one of his hits is like a cinder block thrown at you.

[@Btester2]

Getting hit by butterbean must have felt like getting hit a small car!

[@dogewood5499]

This guy was scary: he didn’t look like much in interviews, but damnit, when he got into the ring, you could really feel the sheer anger and power. When he won, it was worth every dollar.

[@piggyoinkenstein.186]

Butterbean was very proficient at straight up knocking his opponents right on out. He was a BMF.!

[@rogerdavis9962]

That area of Atlanta bred hard men but he was especially fast and well conditioned for a man of his build...a real brawlers brawler...POSITIVE VIBES TO ALL FROM GA. TO ALL

[@KTHKUHNKK]

WOW WHAT A POWERHOUSE BUTTER BEAN WAS

[@boundsgreenboy8354]

Butterbean Brilliance 🥊🥊 a PPV just for entertainment ❤

[@dioniciotorres4290]

For boxing fans not old enough ...hehe..I'm old, butterbean could throw hard, he looks like he likes doughnuts but he ate boxers for breakfast

[@AdultshopitCoUk]

Butterbean is a great boxer.

[@theunvaccinator]

His stamina was unreal for a short fat bald dude I cnt help but laugh he was amazing

[@TheRealTomahawk]

Eric Esch! He WAS a beast killer, and a beast himself. I wish he would have fought the giant Marcus Royster’s little brother the k-1 Beast Carter Williams in a kickboxing match or boxing Carter Williams was a boxer as well. CDub is the Mike Tyson of kickboxing. Perhaps Butterbean should have fought Carter Williams, and Mike Tyson or just Iron Mike himself.

[@robertdesrosiers2382]

The power he could generate was just dam scary.

[@pauliepaul3697]

One word Enigma describes butter bean

[@juheraayu4201]

Like watching a comedy superhero. With butterbean as a hero. Captain america.

[@ky1ebetts]

I'm pretty sure that Butterbean is the reason the term "built different" was coined.

[@stevengiraud5859]

Man Erick Butterbean is one bad Man of the planet,

[@remamakeup654]

The commentator had it right...when all said and done it just turns into a big guy hammering down on you

[@user-fb9py7in7v]

Butterbeast❤

[@mattknight533]

He had fast hands for a heavy guy, a great chin and huge power. For the level he was fighting at he was a monster.

[@limbo5147]

He needs a movie!

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

Bean forevermore

[@user-sz2ri2yb3p]

Lets not forget butterbean vs johhny Knoxville

[@mr.t114]

Was Butterbean a boxer or a windmill, he´s swinging his arms like he would be in a street brawl.

[@TheMercedes500]

Butterbean was a windmill. And some times lucky when his hits came through.

[@rayhuckle]

Boxing Federation loves you Butter bean.

[@johnstromain4349]

Butterbeans the man ..!! He’d butter you up .. then bean you to the canvas ..!! 😳😵‍💫🫣😝😂🤣🥰

[@jameswalsh3976]

The guy going in thought he was going to win? 😂

[@ricardodau508]

Grande Campeão 👍🏻🏆🏆🏆luta de boxe é assim!

[@andymcneil7085]

Surprisingly talented boxer is Eric.

[@JacobafJelling]

Actually has solid fundamentals

[@nachobrigante6581]

I would rather face a aggressive Pitbull in the Ring, then facing Eric. This man is a Legend ❤

[@AS-qy1zl]

People talk about how he hits like a truck, but imagine actually trying to hit this guy and expecting it to do damage. He’s just a brick wall

[@Mickyocean123]

Underrated boxer and hard man

[@someguydino6770]

When the heavy bag hits BACK!

[@dGarrison77]

An IBF World Champion and still somehow underrated.

[@johnrandall7692]

Butterbean was never the IBF world champion.

[@joshuadowdle9691]

2:30 I really need to see this moment in HD.

[@troyb.4101]

See how wide Butterbeans shoulders are! when he turns while throwing a punch it must add 12" to his reach, and when it connects it's the end.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

This is when fights were free and there was no cable tv. And these type 📺 not 🖥

[@mtroy0620]

Butterbean was a bad ass, no question. Eric Esch vs. Tony Galento fantasy fight, although I don't think Galento would last very long.

[@bluefluke7585]

I really like Butterbean, but I don't know anything about where he came from. I'd like to hear his background story.

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

Esch was in overwhalemingly (😏) good shape for a man his size.

[@triggerfish6619]

The "Bean". !

[@rheffner3]

Butterbean was an iteresting guy but most of these fights were fixed. Poor competitors.

[@stevenlaurin6059]

Some loved Ali, for others it will always be Tyson, but to me there is only Butterbean

[@janetdear6429]

👊 thumping good video thanks 🖤👍😎

[@cougarcandy921]

Love Butterbean but half those guys were drinking beer and grilling in the back yard when they got the call to fight that night!

[@user-sx1wc6et5t]

Butterbean super boxeur vrai champion ❤❤❤

[@United_Wings]

Love him❤

[@mrbillhicks]

Love the Bean

[@damienluxford4480]

Conversely, you see buff, chiselled, cut dudes with no fat, training with all the fancy gizmo's available today, schooled in every martial art, and yet they can't actually fight for peanuts.

[@Robban.D.Jonsson.]

Like trying to stop a charging rhino with an air rifle. Must be fucking terrifying.

[@The_DEN_of_FIGHTS]

great video! like

[@bayareaonly]

Butter bean looked huge compared to anyone he fight

[@DeathWard187]

Fought a bunch of tomato cans aside from a few fighters.

[@anonymously241]

Butterbean the extra rice 🍚 King 👑 😂

[@justdave58]

Lifting weights proves one thing....you can lift weights.