Boxing fighter Butterbean claimed to have “knocked out” Mike Tyson as he watched the heavyweight clash with the legendary fighter. The 58-year-old icon, real name Erik Esch, has been hunting for the last gigantic scrap for a long time.

He has made no secret of his desire to face both Tyson and YouTuber boxer Jake Paul, as he has called out both men in the past. Iron Mike is currently preparing for his highly anticipated showdown with Paul on November 15 in Arlington, Texas.

As of 2022, Butterbean has been trying to get in shape and has lost over 200 pounds. He currently weighs 290 pounds and after his stunning transformation, the American legend now hopes to face Tyson in the ring for one last gigantic payday.

Tyson was last seen in the ring four years ago when he faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition contest. He hasn’t fought professionally since 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride, which makes any fight with Butterbean unlikely, despite his upcoming clash with Paul.

However, Paul was very energetic in the ring and was last seen in action in July. The self-proclaimed “Problem Child” secured a massive knockout against the former UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry. Tyson and Paul were originally scheduled to meet in July, but Tyson was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a flare-up of an ulcer. Butterbean, who doesn’t mince his words, believes the much talked about fight between Paul and Tyson is a “scam” and in an excitable tirade claimed that the fight will never happen despite it being scheduled for next month.

During the question and answer session, he said: “He (Paul) and Tyson will never fight. It was a fraud from the very beginning designed to enhance Jake’s good name – and it happened.”

Tyson Fury may never have been seen as a bigger underdog than in his mammoth rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

In May, Usyk handed Fury the first defeat of his 16-year professional career, defeating the Briton en route to a split decision victory in Riyad and becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion.

The fight was originally scheduled for February, but the fight was postponed for two weeks after “The Gypsy King” suffered an injury. gruesome cut during sparring.

Fury now claims that the injury hampered his preparations for his first meeting with the imperious Ukrainian.

In an interview with TNT Sportsthe two-time world champion admitted that he and his team were “very worried” about the opening wound and once again losing the biggest payday of his career.

“All I need is five or six weeks of sparring, good sparring this time, where I don’t have a wound that’s going to open up.

“We were very worried about cuts in the camp because this reduction involved a huge payout. And the cut didn’t even matter in the fight, so now, Cushty, I’m looking forward to it.

“Look, it was only 12 weeks before I had 16 stitches in my left eye that needed to heal.

“It may have taken seven or eight weeks for the wound to heal and then another six or seven weeks of training, but there is always a risk of the wound opening up. [in camp] and you will lose your immense fortune.

After disappointing performances against Derek Chisora ​​and Francis Ngannou, Fury was in near-career best form ahead of his historic clash with Usyk, his first undisputed world heavyweight title fight in a quarter of a century.

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But it wasn’t enough and the 36-year-old and those around him will need to pull something special out of the bag if they are to turn around the result this Christmas.

Butterbean has cast doubt on Mike Tyson’s ability to face Jake Paul in their high-profile fight next month. Real name Eric Esch, the 58-year-old former boxer – who boasts an impressive record of his own – hasn’t held back in criticizing Iron Mike’s upcoming meeting with the so-called “Problem Child,” scheduled for November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas .

He previously described the event as a “scam,” bluntly stating that the duo “will never fight.” Last weekend, Esch, who has an impressive 77-10-4 knockout record, expressed fresh concerns about Tyson’s readiness, claiming to AL.com: “I saw Mike about three weeks ago and he looked pregnant.

Not stopping there, he boldly added, “I would have knocked him out. He has no chin. The problem with those who lost to Tyson is that they didn’t challenge him.” Paul and Tyson were originally scheduled to fight on July 20, but Tyson had to withdraw due to health problems.

As a result, YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Paul faced Mike Perry, a UFC fighter who had recently made the switch to bare-knuckle boxing, it was reported. Mirror. Following a sixth-round stoppage victory over Platinum Perry, Paul increased his score to an impressive 10-1.

Quickly shifting gears, he returned his gaze to Tyson, once called the world’s most perilous boxer. A look back at Tyson’s career from 1985 to 2005 shows an outstanding professional record of 50-6-2 (NC) with 44 knockouts, solidifying his legacy among boxing’s greatest fighters.

Tyson won the WBC heavyweight title the year after his professional debut, defeating Trevor Berbick, and added the WBA strap to his collection the following year with a unanimous decision victory over James Smith. That same year, Tyson secured the IBF title with a points triumph over Tony Tucker.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tyson defeated notable opponents such as Frank Bruno, Michael Spinks, Carl Williams and Bruce Seldon. However, following his prime, Zelazny has not competed in a professional boxing match since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005 – only returning for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, which ended in a draw after eight rounds.

Paul, on the other hand, has made quite a name for himself in the professional boxing world since his debut four years ago against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib. Logan Paul’s younger brother, 27, has faced and defeated such tough competition as UFC stars Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva. His only defeat was in February last year by Tommy Fury.

Butterbean has been extremely open about his desire to fight Paul in recent years, after losing a lot of weight in hopes of finally getting into the ring. He first challenged Paul in March 2022 before repeating his offer a few months later, stating that the teenage boxer “talks too much.”

In July 2024, Esch tempted Paul with a mouthwatering £1.5 million winner-takes-all deal, and in August he pressed the boxer: “Are we going to do this or what?” He even hinted at a potential fight with Tyson, admitting to Chris Van Vliet: “I’m not talking nonsense, I like Mike Tyson. But actually it’s tiny, it’s not gigantic.

“He is powerful, there is no doubt in my mind! The reason me and Tyson would have a good fight, Tyson wouldn’t be afraid. He came straight to me and we would go to the middle of the ring and beat s Let’s fuck each other. This fight would be hell to watch.