Butterbean recently shared the results of his dramatic-weight loss that totalled over 200 pounds in the last few years.
The 57-year-old made his name when he beat Ed White to secure the IBA super-heavyweight title in 1997. Thereafter, the boxer managed to defend the belt five times before vacating in 2000.
In addition to this, Butterbean also made waves in WrestleMania XV in 1999. During the course of that process, Butterbean beat Bart Gunn in just 34 seconds.
His career would ultimately come to end in 2013 after he retired hurt from a shoulder injury during his fight with Kirk Lawton. But now Butterbean has made headlines for his physique.
The former world champion shared his progress on social media, showing a dramatic change.
Ex-boxer Butterbean Esch loses more than 200 pounds in dramatic transformation https://t.co/UCfa0RnJET pic.twitter.com/iZAEOP6xsw
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 5, 2023
“Look, I’ve never done a public weigh-in, first time, I was 515 about a year-and-a-half ago, two years ago, so let’s see what I weigh now,” Buttebean
The results were impressive, as he weighed-in at 303.8 pounds, showing a loss of over 200 pounds.
Social Media Reaction
That's him now? Good for him. I remembered when he was a nobody and accidentally knocked that ref out who stepped into his punch. Everyone knew who he was after that one lol. I've dropped Bmi's a bit too. Keep up the good work.
— Jay McCartie (@JaybayMcC) August 5, 2023
He was entertaining.
— Lyndon B. Oswald (@Lyndon_B_Oswald) August 5, 2023