Mahomes Sr, Rocker to fight April 19 in Wheeling

Pat Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is set to fight former MLB pitcher John Rocker in a boxing match on April 19 as part of Barstool Sports' 'Rough N Rowdy' event. The announcement follows a heated confrontation between the two in New Orleans during Super Bowl weekend, where they almost came to blows. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy confirmed the fight, emphasizing the longstanding animosity between Mahomes Sr. and Rocker dating back to their baseball careers. The fight is being promoted as a genuine rivalry, contrasting it with celebrity boxing matches which often lack real conflict. Both players, who last pitched in the MLB in 2003, have exchanged harsh words on social media following their street altercation. Fans have taken to social media to comment on the impending match, with many expressing excitement over the showdown between the two former athletes.