Esch's combined fight record is 97–24–5 with 65 knockouts and 9 submissions.Įsch, who is of German descent, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but at age four he and his family moved to St. From 2003, he regularly fought as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist, notably in K-1 and the Pride Fighting Championships. 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. He is also a television personality, having appeared in several programs and been referenced by many others. 1997, 1999, 2009–2012 ( Professional Wrestling)Įric 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.
