Eric ‘Butterbean’ Esch believes that his feud with Jake Paul began when the YouTuber-turned-boxer trash talked him at his lowest ebb.
Following his win over Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr’s exhibition in 2020, Paul was in comparison with Butterbean by a reporter in his post-fight press conference. But he seemed almost offended by the comparison, telling anyone comparing the 2 to ‘f— off’.
On the time, Esch was tipping the scales at 500lb – on the occasion that he could even step on to them while getting off his wheelchair. But now having lost 220lb, he desires to face Paul as he eyes a hoop return after launching his own Butterbean flavor of the brand new Lucky Energy drink.
Butterbean explains the origins of Jake Paul feud
For years, Butterbean has been insisting that he could beat Jake Paul if the pair were to fight. He watched on because the social media star defeated his contemporary Mike Tyson last 12 months, but still insists he could win if the pair were to satisfy.
And speaking with Bloody Elbow editor Jordan Ellis in an exclusive chat, he explained: “I called him out a protracted time ago, and he just didn’t wish to respond…”
Esch on the time was wheelchair-bound and couldn’t walk, much less train for a boxing comeback. He’s now considerably lighter, and believes he can fight again now he’s at a lower weight than he was during his boxing peak.
“He talked trash about me after I was in a wheelchair,” Esch continued. “I didn’t consider in myself. I couldn’t do nothing about it. Once I got that feeling and was capable of do stuff again, I assumed, ‘I’m going to shut him up for good’.”
Butterbean is confident he can defeat Jake Paul after losing 220lb
Now in the form of his life, Butterbean truly believes he might be the person to knock out Paul and eliminate him from boxing. “I’m full training just ready for Jake when he accepts my fight,” he continued.
“He must fight someone that may punch. Yeah, I’m a bit of bit older than most the fellows, but because I’ve been down for thus long, I’m back up and I’m in higher shape than I ever was in my 20s. I do know I can beat him, and he thinks he can beat me.
“That’s what would make an excellent fight. He has come a good distance since he began. When he began, he was horrible, he was bad. He’s actually come along a bit of higher, but he’s still not fighting the caliber of fighters I’m. Hopefully, he takes my challenge, steps up the competition, and fights me.”