Eric Esch
Eric David Scott Esch (born August 3, 1966), better known by his nickname "Butterbean", is an American retired professional boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and professional wrestler who competed in the heavyweight division. Overall, he is a four time World Champion. He is also a television personality. Esch became a professional boxer in 1994 after a successful stint on the Toughman Contest scene and went on to capture the World Athletic Association (WAA) heavyweight and IBA super heavyweight championships. From 2003, he regularly fought as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist, notably in K-1 and the Pride Fighting Championships. Esch's combined fight record is 97–24–5 with 65 knockouts and 9 submissions.
| Butterbean | |
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Esch in 2006 | |
| Born | Eric David Scott Esch August 3, 1966 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nickname | Butterbean |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 303.8 lb (138 kg) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Years active | 1994–2013 (Boxing) 2003–2009 (Kickboxing) 1995–2011 (MMA) 1997, 1999, 2009–2012 (Professional Wrestling) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 91 |
| Wins | 77 |
| By knockout | 58 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 9 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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