Fight:996910

Eric Esch 384 lbs lost to George Linberger 256 lbs by SD in round 4 of 4

• Date: 2005-10-15
• Location: Chapparells, Akron, Ohio, USA
• Judge: Harry Arroyo 39-37
• Judge: Gene Glen 37-39
• Judge: Jim Price 37-39

News sites reported a split decision.

George Linberger avenged his most bitter loss with a four-round, split-decision victory over Esch in front of more than 700 fight fan at the Chapparell Community Center. Tom Reed; Beacon Journal sports writer Posted on Mon, Oct. 17, 2005 http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/other_sports/12922585.htm

Judge Harry Arroyo favored Butterbean 39-37. He was overruled by the other two judges, however, who gave Linberger the edge 39-37.

David Finger; FightNews October 17, 2005 http://www.fightnews.com/finger103.htm