Dave Portnoy Organizes Boxing Match Between Pat Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker Following Viral Super Bowl Incident

Dave Portnoy, the CEO of Barstool Sports, has announced an exhilarating boxing match as part of their Rough N Rowdy events, featuring Pat Mahomes Sr.and former MLB pitcher John Rocker. This matchup follows an altercation captured on video during Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, which has since gained significant attention across social media.

During the Super Bowl festivities in New Orleans, tensions flared between Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and Rocker. Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, the two were involved in a confrontation that soon went viral, prompting fans to suggest that they settle their differences in the boxing ring.

Confirmed: Mahomes Sr.vs. Rocker Set for Rough N Rowdy

In an official statement, Portnoy confirmed, “It’s official. The paperwork was signed today for Pat Mahomes Sr.to face John Rocker at Rough N Rowdy on April 19th. There’s some real bad blood brewing.”He continued, “These two have carried a rivalry since their playing days, but it’s finally time for them to confront each other in the ring. This promises to be a much-anticipated bout in Wheeling, West Virginia. While some may look back at the Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, this match is fueled by genuine animosity.”

It’s official. The paperwork was signed today. Pat Mahomes Sr vs John Rocker at Rough N Rowdy. April 19th. Real bad blood.@roughnrowdy https://t.co/Ax3r40WBwa pic.twitter.com/abVsaD5oGE

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 12, 2025

Although Pat Mahomes Sr.has yet to publicly comment on the upcoming bout, John Rocker expressed his enthusiasm on social media, stating, “Looks like I’ll finally be able to kick his lanky a*s after all these years. This should be fun.”

Looks like I’ll finally be able to kick his lanky ass after all these years. This should be fun.https://t.co/9mAkqgTMTO

— JohnRocker (@itsJohnRocker) February 12, 2025

The news of this fight has rapidly circulated social media, with many speculating whether the confrontation at the Super Bowl was orchestrated to promote their matchup. In response to such claims, Portnoy labeled these suggestions as “insane, ” expressing his ire, “It’s honestly insane to insinuate that we would stage a fight on Bourbon Street just to promote a match that was announced days later. I am offended good sir!”

This announcement arrives in a time where other high-profile boxing matches are also being discussed, such as Jake Paul seeking a new opponent after a recent fallout with Canelo Alvarez.

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