Butterbean, whose real name is Eric Esch, is a former American boxer who switched to kickboxing and mixed martial arts before retiring. He tried his luck as a professional MMA wrestler, but his efforts were in vain, as he was defeated by Genki Sudo in his first match. He arrived in 1994 as a professional fighter who had previously worked on the Toughman Contest. He’s also a TV personality who’s participated on a number of reality shows.
Perhaps you’re familiar with Butterbean, but do you know how old and tall he is, or how much money he has in 2022? If you don’t know, we’ve written a short biography-wiki on Butterbean’s career, professional life, personal life, current net worth, age, height, and weight.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Butterbean |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Eric Scott Esch |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 58 years old |
| Birth Date: | 3 August 1966 |
| Birth Place: | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Weight: | 193 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Libby Gaskin |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Brandon, Caleb, Grace) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A/ |
| Profession: | Boxer, kick-boxer, mixed martial artist and wrestler |
| Salary: | N/A |
Butterbean Biography
Butterbean was born on August 3, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia, but moved with his family to St. Johns, Michigan, when he was four years old, and then to Jasper, Alabama, when he was eleven years old. He had a tough childhood; his mother died when he was eight years old, and he was regularly tormented at school because he was overweight.
His friends dared him to enter a neighboring Toughman Contest, with training in Bay City, Michigan, while he was working on the floors for manufacturing houses at the Southern Energy Homes company in Addison, Alabama. He won the tournament and began his fighting career as a result.
Butterbean Age, Height, And Weight
Butterbean was born on August 3, 1966, he is 58 years old as of 2024. He stands 1.82 meters tall and weighs 193 kilograms.
Butterbean Career
Butterbean began his fighting career in the early 1990s in the Toughman Contest in Arkansas, and went on to become a five-time World Toughman Heavyweight Champion with a 56–5 record and 36 knockouts. He earned the moniker “Butterbean” after his personal trainer, Prozay Buell, allegedly pushed him to follow a diet consisting of chicken and butterbeans in order to win the Toughman 400 pound (181kg) weight limit. On October 15, 1994, he made his professional debut after defeating Tim Daniels by decision in Alabama. He became known as the “King of the 4 Rounders” after gaining a cult following.
Butterbean Net Worth
Butterbean’s overall net worth is lower than we anticipated. As of March 2024, he has a net worth of roughly $600,000. He has fought multiple big fights over his career and has a net worth of around $600,000. He began his career in boxing and ended it in mixed martial arts, where he amassed a sizable wealth. He has amassed a luxury lifestyle, which is accompanied by some high-cost training and eating expenses that drain his bank account.
Eric “Butterbean” Esche is one of boxing’s most important individuals, and his contributions to the sport will be remembered for a long time. On the same day that he retired from boxing, he began his MMA career. His tenacity and dedication to his vocation will always be remembered.
Butterbean Wife, Marriage
Butterbean married Libby Gaskin, with whom he has three children: Brandon, Caleb, and Grace. Brandon and Caleb, two of his boys, are both training to be mixed, martial artists. They are currently residing in the city of Jasper in the state of Alabama.
