He defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch by a 10-round unanimous decision. Eric "Butterbean" Esch took on Mark Potter for the European Boxing Federation Heavyweight title. On October 21, 2006, Haire fought Eric "Butterbean" Esch at Pride 32 in Las Vegas. Butterbean humbled Deon West via TKO at 5&colon;00 of round two. On May 8, 2010 Matthews defeated boxing legend Butterbean for the PWS Heavyweight Title. Boone McCoy was also credited with naming Eric's guitar "ButterBean". At Wrestlemania XV he lost to Butterbean in a boxing match. Pinson is home to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and the Alabama Butterbean Festival. Diamond and Butterbean were eliminated after the tag team event. Pain continued his losing streak at Bloodymania III, losing a Tough Man Match to Butterbean. In 2002, Wolfley lost a four-round boxing match to Butterbean. Butterbean was referenced on NBC's "Parenthood" (2010). After waking up, a groggy Knoxville jokingly asked if Butterbean survived the fight. Sudo defeated Butterbean by Submission (Heel Hook) at 0&colon;41 of the 2nd round.