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Eric David Scott Esch (born August 3, 1966), [3] is an American television personality and retired professional boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and professional wrestler better known by his nickname "Butterbean". A competitor in the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions, he is an overall four-time world champion across the four ...
The WBC refused to sanction the fight against the unranked Frazier. They ordered Holmes to fight Greg Page, the #1 contender, or be stripped of the title. Promoter Don King offered Holmes $2.55 million to fight Page, but the champion didn't think that was enough. He was making $3.1 million to fight Frazier and felt he should get as much as $5 ...
Ali made $250,000 and Holmes $100,000 in forfeit money. [7] After the cancellation, Holmes signed to fight Scott LeDoux, whom he stopped in seven rounds on July 7. On July 17, 1980, Ali and Holmes signed to fight on October 2 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Promoter Don King said Ali would be paid $8 million and Holmes $6 million. [8]
But when boxing legend Eric “Butterbean” Esch traveled to Smyrna, Georgia, looking for Page’s help in regaining his mobility and health, the normally optimistic DDP was a little more than ...
Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in 2025. ... Caroline Dubois retained her WBC world title in her first fight in 2025 [Getty Images] ... Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement.
Pages in category "Boxing matches involving Larry Holmes" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Boxers Gerry Cooney, left, and Larry Holmes attend the 30th Annual Fight Night: The Final Round at the Washington Hilton on Nov. 14, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
For example, a world title fight in men’s boxing – a professional bout – will always be scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds; and a women’s world title fight will be scheduled for 12 two ...