Boxing big-hitter has claimed he would "knock out" as he eyes a heavyweight clash with the legendary fighter. The icon, real name Erik Esch, has been long angling for one last big scrap.
He has made no secret of his desire to face either Tyson or YouTuber-turned boxer , having called both men out in the past. Iron Mike is currently preparing for his with Paul which is scheduled to take place on November 15 in Arlington, Texas.
Since 2022, Butterbean has been on a quest to shape up and has lost over 200lbs. He currently weighs 290lbs and following his stunning transformation, the American legend is now hoping to face down Tyson in the ring for one final big pay-day.
Speaking to , the 58-year-old declared that Tyson lacked a "chin". He also sensationally claimed the former heavyweight champion even looked "pregnant".
"He's a bully. His chin would be right there for the taking. I would knock Mike Tyson out," he said. "I saw Mike about three weeks ago, and he looked pregnant. I would knock him out. He has no chin. The problem with those who have lost to Tyson is they didn't challenge him."
Esch has also been vocal about . The American has called out Paul on several occasions with hopes of landing a lucrative fight with the 27-year-old. Earlier this year, Butterbean even took to social media to offer a £1.5million winner-take-all showdown with the YouTube star. After receiving no response from Paul, he then took to social media once again.
In a video, Butterbean was seen hitting a heavy bag before addressing the camera directly saying: "Jake Paul, what you waiting on? Are we gonna do this or what?"
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, where he lost to Kevin McBride, making any bout with Butterbean highly unlikely, despite his upcoming clash against Paul.
Paul, however, has been very much active in the ring and was last seen in action back in July. The self-styled 'Problem Child' secured a huge knockout against former welterweight contender Mike Perry. Tyson and Paul were originally supposed to meet in July, however Tyson was forced to pull out of the contest because of an ulcer flare up. Not one to mince words, Butterbean believes the much hyped showdown between Paul and Tyson is a "scam'' and in an excitable rant claimed the fight would never happen, despite it being earmarked for next month.
Speaking during a Q&A session, he said: "Him (Paul) and Tyson are never going to fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake's name - and it has."
