#IronMikeTyson#Butterbean#usaboxing On January 18, 1997, heavyweight showman Eric "Butterbean" Esch stepped into the ring to face Curt Allan during the De La Hoya–Gonzalez card at the iconic Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known as the "King of the 4‑Rounders," Butterbean may have been viewed as a sideshow, but with a 33–1 pre-fight record and ferocious power, he quickly became the crowd favorite. What followed was a brutal knockout — a reminder that in boxing, even the undercards can

#IronMikeTyson #Butterbean#USABoxing Eric Esch, famously known as Butterbean, was a true spectacle in boxing — a 300 lb powerhouse who often shocked fans with his surprising agility and knockout power. Coming into this 1997 bout with a 34-1 record, Butterbean had earned the IBA Super Heavyweight Championship and built a reputation as a fearsome finisher. But critics questioned the level of his opponents, with many having poor records and some accusing them of taking dives. In this unforgettable