08 August 2023 , 14:14
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Former super heavyweight boxing champion, Eric "Butterbean" Esch, has recently stunned the world with his remarkable weight loss transformation.
The 57-year-old took to Instagram to share his journey of shedding over 200 pounds through a new yoga programme. Butterbean's transformation is evident in his before-and-after photos, showcasing his incredible progress.
In a candid video posted on Instagram, Butterbean expressed his astonishment at the changes he had achieved, reports the Express US. He revealed: "Look, I've never done a public weigh-in.
"The first time, I was 515 pounds about a year-and-a-half ago, two years ago, so let's see what I weigh now." Stepping onto the scale, he proudly announced his current weight of 303.8 pounds, a significant achievement.
Butterbean attributed his weight loss success to his involvement with DDP Yoga, a lifestyle rehabilitation center guided by former WCW and WWE professional wrestling champion Diamond Dallas Page (DDP). The programme has not only helped Butterbean shed excess weight but has also provided him with renewed energy and vitality.
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He expressed gratitude for the positive impact DDP Yoga has had on his life, saying: "I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life." Esch's journey towards a healthier lifestyle began early in his career when he adopted the moniker "Butterbean" by living on a diet of chicken and butterbeans.
It allowed him to maintain a weight of around 400 pounds, enabling him to compete as a Toughman participant. Over time, he became a five-time World Toughman Heavyweight Champion with an impressive record of 77 wins and ten losses.
Butterbean in the boxing ring (AFP via Getty Images)As a professional boxer, Butterbean secured several titles, including the International Boxing Association World Super Heavyweight Champion and the World Athletic Association World Heavyweight Champion. He was widely recognised as the "King of the 4 Rounders" in the boxing community.
Butterbean's success extended beyond boxing, as he ventured into mixed martial arts and professional wrestling, making appearances in various promotions. In WWE professional wrestling events, he engaged in boxing matches.
During the "D-Generation X: In Your House" pay-per-view event in 1997, he defeated former Golden Gloves champion Marc Mero via disqualification in a scripted match. Two years later, at WrestleMania XV, Butterbean faced off against Bart Gunn, the Brawl For All champion. In an astonishing display of power, Butterbean knocked out Gunn in just 27 seconds.
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