Renowned tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg shocked the world by announcing they were taking their rivalry to a physical fight in the ring.
The highly anticipated Musk-Zuckerberg face-off will be streamed live on X (formerly Twitter), with all proceeds from the event going to a charity for veterans.
The friendly feud between the Tesla founder and the Meta (formerly Facebook) originator began in June when Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a "cage match," per CNBC.
Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on 𝕏.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2023
All proceeds will go to charity for veterans.
Both tech moguls have been playfully taunting each other about the upcoming fight, with Musk calling it a "civilized form of war." When asked about the purpose of the bout, Elon Musk humorously remarked on his social media platform, "Men love war."
The details of the fight, including the location and date, have not been formally announced yet, but Musk's "Vegas octagon" suggestion seemed to draw Mark Zuckerberg's interest earlier.
The Showdown of The Tech Moguls
This clash between the two billionaires has garnered widespread attention and excitement from the tech and combat sports communities.
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Notably, Zuckerberg, 37, has already demonstrated martial arts prowess by participating in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament last month, as reported by Sky News. He won gold and silver, delighting UFC luminaries Henry Cejudo and Jonny 'Bones' Jones.
Twitter's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), 50-year-old Elon Musk, has been coached by UFC and MMA great George St. Pierre (GSP) in judo. St. Pierre praised Musk's strength and highlighted his judo background as an advantage in the upcoming match, according to News 18.
Elon Musk released a weightlifting video Sunday morning. Despite not having time to work out, he wore gym attire to work to demonstrate his dedication to conditioning himself for the upcoming fight.
Mark Zuckerberg's Preparation Includes McDonald's Meals
Mark Zuckerberg's unusual diet, which includes taking 4,000 calories from McDonald's every day, was recently reported by Tech Times. According to the tech tycoon, he needs the additional calories to "offset all the activity" from his new workout regimen.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk's diet has not received much attention, but his commitment to physical fitness is clear from his workplace exercises.
As the two billionaires prepare for this historic showdown in the cage, fans eagerly await the official announcement of the fight date and location. The fact that all revenues will be for a charitable cause gives this sure blockbuster Musk-Zuckerberg fight a commendable touch.
