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Two former MLB pitchers appeared to be off their rockers during Super Bowl week, but theres some speculation that it may have been a set-up to promote a rumored celeb boxing match. Former Braves reliever John Rocker and ex-Met pitcher Patrick Mahomes Sr. the father to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes were recorded getting Michael Petersen Jersey in a verbal squabble on the streets of New Orleans, with the two having to be separated. Video showed Mahomes standing outside Willies Chicken Shack on Bourbon Street, just a stones throw away from the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. goat (@TrindonHo11iday) Rocker walked out of the establishment while saying something in Mahomes direction and then seemed to extend his hand for a handshake, which Mahomes rebuffed by pushing away the hand. Mahomes then gestured toward a surprised-looking Rocker and tempers picked up as the two men got between Rocker and Mahomes as the they continued to shout at one other. Explore More An unidentified person repeatedly shouted Oh st as the situation escalated and in a moment of brevity, another individual asked in shock, Is that fking Johnny Rocker? Mahomes, a member of the Mets in 1999 and 2000, was eventually pushed away by two men, one in a blue shirt and one in a red baseball cap. Pat Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker got into it in New Orleans. X/@TrindonHo11iday Pat Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker got into it in New Orleans. X/@TrindonHo11iday The Posts requests for comment from Mahomes and Rocker were not immediately responded to, though both addre sed the altercation on social media. This fking loser cant take a damn joke. Wish I laid him out right there and ruined his bullst weekend even more, Mahomes fired back. You really havent changed one bit in the last 25 years. Keep my name out your loud mouth, Mahomes replied on X, adding in a second post that, John Rocker is a menace to society. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his father Pat Mahomes after the AFC Championship. Getty Images Rocker, most remembered for his controversial comments on gays, minorities and immigrants in a , kept the back and forth going by further insulting Mahomes. You wouldnt have had the balls to say that to my face the other night. Lanky a s clown, Rocker wrote. FK PATRICK MAHOMES. Its unclear when the incident took place, but its believed to have occurred sometime during Super Bowl 2025 week. John Rocker of the Cleveland Indians throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the game on September 18, 2001. Getty Images It also comes amid a flurry of speculation that Mahomes and Rocker would be taking part in an upcoming Barstool Sports Rough N Rowdy boxing event, which has led to speculation that the New Orleans incident was nothing more than an attempt to hype up the future event. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy all but confirmed that the two would go toe-to-toe in the ring in an I dont know, thats why I dont want the paperwork to get ripped up. I think it is, Portnoy told Glyn when asked if a Rocker-Mahomes fight was happening. I believe we have a signed agreement for Mahomes Sr. to fight John Rocker at Rough N Rowdy. Portnoy added: I think its 100 percent, but I havent seen the signed paperwork yet. Pat Mahomes Sr. looks on after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tenne see Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020. Getty Images Mahomes had been in NOLA to watch his son and the rest of the Chiefs attempt at history, but they fell short of becoming the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowl titles in a 40-22 lo s to the Eagles. Max Meyer Jersey |
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