Butterbean has called out John Fury for a potential fight, suggesting it would serve as a warm-up before taking on Tyson Fury. The 58-year-old former boxer, real name Eric Esch, is eyeing a return to the ring for the first time in over a decade.
Butterbean, who boasts a professional record of 77-10-4 with 57 knockouts, retired in 2013 after a TKO loss to Kirk Lawton. In retirement, his weight ballooned to over 500lbs, leaving him wheelchair-bound and depressed. However, after slimming down to 280lbs through a strict yoga programme with former WWE star 'Diamond' Dallas Page, he feels fitter than ever.
Speaking to Mirror Fighting, Butterbean expressed interest in fighting John Fury first, saying he would 'slap around him pretty good' before tackling the son. He revealed that a fight with John had been offered previously but fell through. 'His dad would be an easy fight. That'd be a couple rounder,' Butterbean said.
Butterbean's main priority remains a clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, but he is open to other names. Tyson Fury, meanwhile, retired earlier this year after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, having failed to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
