Alex Rodriguez, baseball icon and partial owner of the PFL, recently spoke about the future of mixed martial arts promotion. Rodriguez believes that there is significant potential for the PFL to grow and become one of the top promotions in the sport. After the PFL launch, it has gained popularity and is now telecasted live in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+.

The former Yankees star was one of the most dominant players of his generation and set multiple records throughout his career. Since retiring from the game, Rodriguez has transitioned into sports media, carving out a niche as a commentator and analyst. But despite his success, there is one topic that Rodriguez doesn’t often discuss: his fighting experience.

Alex Rodriguez’s thoughts on PFL’s Growth and Innovation

With a $30 million funding round in May 2022 and support from blue-chip investors, the PFL is on track to expand globally. Recently launched its first season in Europe with events in England, Germany, and Ireland.

The PFL is also innovative with its new Super Fight division, which allows fighters to earn 50% of revenue from pay-per-view events. Jake Paul spearheads this division, which opens up a wide array of fights. Rodriguez said as in SI.com.

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“I do like Peter Murray, who is a great leader,”. “All you need to do is look at the macro trends.”

Alex Rodriguez’s mighty fight Taking on the Red Sox

Although Rodriguez remains in great shape at 47, he has no plans to compete in the Smart Cage, which is the PFL’s version of the Octagon. Rodriguez said, “He has been in one fight in his life, a well-known brawl at Fenway Park during Major League Baseball’s 2004 season, where he was hit in the face with a catcher’s mitt from Jason Varitek.”

“No, you won’t see me fight. I’ve been in one fight in my life, which was well heralded at Fenway. That’s definitely not my thing.”

The fight Rodriguez referred to was a 2004 regular-season game at Fenway Park between his team, the New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox. During the game, Rodriguez helped ignite a brawl after expressing his frustration to Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who had just hit him with a pitch. Rodriguez ended up on the receiving end of a catcher’s mitt to the face of Sox catcher Jason Varitek.

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Rodriguez’s investment in the PFL shows his belief in the promotion’s potential for growth. He also provides insight into big-market teams like the Red Sox and how they should play to their strengths. As a broadcaster for ESPN, Rodriguez continues to stay involved in the sports world and share his opinions on various topics.

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