The legendary pro boxer Mike Tyson and the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer Jake Paul were recently called out by former heavyweight boxer Butterbean for a ring return at the age of 55.
Mike Tyson and Jake called out for a bout
Paul and Tyson have often talked about possibly facing each other but Butterbean is closer to the boxing legend’s age, and is a recognised heavyweight. The former fighter, whose real name is Erich Esch, has been getting back in shape under the tutelage of former WWE star ‘Diamond’ Dallas Page, and wants to make a ring return.
He went 77-10-4 during his professional career as well as putting together records in MMA, kickboxing and professional wrestling, and last fought just over a decade ago in Australia. Watching the likes of Tyson, 56, and Floyd Mayweather, 45, compete in major money exhibitions has made him want to step back into the ring one more time for a big payday and one last fight.
Butterbean recently spoke to The Sun saying:
“I’m not a typical boxer, I go out there to fight,”. “I want to knock somebody out. Jake Paul or Mike Tyson. Jake Paul runs his mouth too much, he’s never fought nobody, I would love to fight him. But I think people would like to see me and Tyson go at it, which would be a hell of a draw. Me and Tyson are actually friends but I don’t mind fighting friends.”
The fighter has been participating in a TV documentary where pro wrestler Page, famous for his DDP Yoga programme, helps celebrities to lose weight. He has ended up over 500lb, or around 35lb, and while he can’t disclose the number he has lost, he has turned his life around.
