Butterbean has lived quite the life in his 58 years on planet Earth. The former boxer, real name Eric Esch, has dabbled in various interests with his fame stemming from his career in combat sports. Calling the Atlanta native just a boxer would be doing him a disservice, given his past in kickboxing, MMA, and professional wrestling, where he was a household name in all disciplines.
A recent rise back to stardom following his retirement from sport came after his shock weight transformation, where he lost over 200lbs last year after working with WWE icon-turned yoga instructor Diamond Dallas Page. His return to a healthy weight saw Butterbean train for a potential comeback in the squared circle as he called out Mike Tyson and Jake Paul prior to the pair's scheduled bout. While a fighting return has yet to come to fruition, Butterbean remains committed to his new-look shape that has come with a new lease of life.
In a sporting career that spanned 19 years, Butterbean has certainly earned himself a pretty penny given he was never at the upper echelon of boxing and MMA in particular. According to Celebrity Net Worth, it's estimated that the estate of the heavyweight is valued at around £383,000 ($481,000), a respectable figure given the all-too-similar trend of athletes losing their fortune following retirement.
Since hanging up his gloves in 2013, the 58-year-old has ventured into woodworking and has become an artisan who now sells his creations online. He also continues to promote Butterbean-themed merchandise and memorabilia on his social media platforms, where he has almost 100,000 followers on Instagram.
