The highly anticipated boxing match between Pat Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker has been officially canceled, largely due to the intervention of Brittany Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's agent. This shocking turn of events was revealed by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy during his recent appearance on "The Unnamed Show" on Friday.
Portnoy confirmed the cancellation, stating, "They came to us, stating they hate each other and want to fight. Mahomes' agent and Brittany from what I'm told intervened. 'Like there's no way this fight is happening.'" His comments come as disappointment to fans who were eagerly waiting for this showdown, billed to be even more exciting than past celebrity fights.
The drama began earlier this month when Mahomes Sr. and Rocker were involved in a public altercation on Bourbon Street during Super Bowl LIX week. The two seemingly friendly figures clashed after Rocker attempted to reach out to Mahomes Sr. with a handshake. Instead of accepting it, Mahomes Sr. erupted, leading to heated exchanges. Witnesses noted the confrontation escalated, with both parties visibly intoxicated and unleashing insults at each other, close to blows but eventually separated.
This exchange set the stage for what was expected to be a lucrative celebrity boxing match. Mahomes Sr. and Rocker had initially agreed to meet for the fight, with documents indicating he expected to earn at least $85,000 for participating. Portnoy, ready to facilitate the match via the Rough N' Rowdy series, originally viewed the feasibility of this entertainment venture positively.
But the plans quickly unraveled when Brittany Mahomes and Patrick's agent stepped onto the scene, effectively putting the kibosh on the entire idea. Portnoy expressed frustration, stating, "Mahomes' agent, the football player, and Brittany — from what I am told — intervened and were like, 'There’s no way this fight’s happening.'" Their intervention was not just verbal; it reportedly involved threats to cut off Mahomes Sr. if he did not pull the plug on the conflict, illustrating the family's apparent discomfort with their father's public persona being dragged through the mud again.
Adding to the tension, Mahomes Sr. is no stranger to legal troubles, having recently faced issues stemming from alcohol-related incidents. His latest run-in with the law has prompted fewer risky engagements and more caution about his public appearances. After his Bourbon Street incident, the Texas District Attorney urged the court to enforce alcohol monitoring for him, reflecting serious concern over his well-being and behavior.
Fans are left to ponder what could have been — the potential of seeing Mahomes Sr. and Rocker square off in the ring, with both figures drawn to each other by their long-standing grievances, now extinguished. Unfortunately for those clamoring for the match, it seems the squabble has instead shifted to social media, where Rocker taunted Mahomes Sr. after their street clash by stating, "This fucking loser can’t take a damn joke. Wish I laid him out right there and ruined his bullshit weekend even more," highlighting the undercurrent of animosity between them.
Mahomes Sr. responded curtly, reminding Rocker, "You really haven’t changed one bit in the last 25 years. Keep my name out your loud mouth." This exchange encapsulates the ugly history they share and how their rivalry has evolved over two decades, morphing now from the baseball field to the potential boxing ring, only to fall apart due to the pushback of family.
For now, the anticipated event will not take place, but there's speculation as to whether the matchup could be revisited later on. Dave Portnoy remains hopeful about the prospects of the fight returning to the table one day, albeit it appears for now, family and past controversies prevail over the excitement of celebrity boxing.