A cult in narrow circles, a wide heavyweight
Eric “Butterbean” Ash (77-10-4, 58 KOs) decided to make a comeback for the sake of one final fight. The 56-year-old “cube” last played in 2013 but is set to return in 2023 to say goodbye.
The “King of Four Rounds” claims to have shed a gigantic amount of pounds and is already at “fighting weight”.
“I feel in the best shape I have ever had,” wrote Butterbean. I haven’t weighed that much in over 20 years. Jake Paul, if you’re ready, then I’m waiting for you, my friend. Come on, me and you, Jake Paul.”
He looks like he’s going for a real, not an exhibition fight.
In 1999 Butterbean scored for a round
Peter McNeelyand in 2002 he spent as many as 10 rounds with ex-world champion Larry Holmes and lost only by decision of the judges.
In his last appearance in the ring, Butterbean weighed almost 194 kg.
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