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Millionaire Alex Rodriguez Once Shared a Rare Moment With Mike Tyson’s Greatest Rival in an Unearthed Photo

Published 03/20/2023, 6:02 AM EDT

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Alex Rodriguez continues to climb the ladder of success, even after retiring from baseball. He has defied expectations and built a business empire, while also growing his net worth to a reported $350 million. Along the way, Rodriguez has had the chance to meet and interact with some of the biggest legends and icons.

In fact, some would say that those chances have increased since Rodriguez retired and became a business tycoon. Apart from the baseball world, the former New York Yankees star has become a well-known figure in the spring world. And this recognition helps him connect with several sports stars. In fact, in 2019, the former New York Yankees star was pictured alongside Mike Tyson’s biggest rival. 

Alex Rodriguez was pictured with legendary boxer Evander Holyfield in 2019

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As a businessman, Alex Rodriguez has ventured into several avenues and industries. Through this work and his businesses, he has met with many legendary figures. In 2019, he was even pictured alongside legendary boxer Evander Holyfield. Many knew him for being Mike Tyson’s biggest rival. Millions of people watched them fight. Also in the picture is the $500 million business mastermind Marcus Lemonis. T2 Design & Prototype shared the picture on Instagram.

In an Instagram post, they said, “The Profit, Marcus Lemonis, weighs in with heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield and baseball superstar, Alex Rodriguez, in the parking lot at T2 Design & Prototype.” This is an iconic moment where three absolute legends appear in the same frame. 

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For those wondering about the relationship between Holyfield and Rodriguez, the Yankee legend helped Holyfield with his financial struggles. The legendary boxer earned hundreds of millions during his career, especially during his rivalry with Tyson. But poor management of funds and exorbitant spending sapped his wealth. A-Rod is a great individual to take financial advice from, considering his journey in the business world.

A-Rod started in real estate and branched out from there

Alex Rodriguez started out in real estate and built an empire before branching out into different ventures. He now owns a net worth of $350 million and co-owns the Minnesota Timberwolves. A-Rod has come a long way since retiring from baseball.

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Well, what is your take on A-Rod helping ex-athletes fight their financial battle? Do let us know in the comments section below!

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Pranay Mukherjee

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Pranay Mukherjee is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. On completing his Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, he followed his passion for writing and started working as a content writer. His passion for sports has led him to sports journalism.
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