Elon Musk Says He May Need Surgery Before Proposed ‘Cage Match’ With Mark Zuckerberg

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he might have to get surgical procedure earlier than a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg.

The 2 tech billionaires seemingly agreed to an in-person face-off in late June. It is unclear if a bodily battle will truly find yourself taking place, however Musk and Zuckerberg have continued to gasoline curiosity within the potential match via on-line jabs at each other — most just lately on Sunday, when Musk mentioned the battle would be live-streamed on his social media website X, previously generally known as Twitter.

Musk added that the battle’s proceeds would go to a charity for veterans. On his Threads social media account, Zuckerberg responded: “Shouldn’t we use a extra dependable platform that may truly elevate cash for charity?” In a follow-up publish, the the CEO of Fb’s guardian firm Meta mentioned he wasn’t “holding his breath” for a battle.

“I’m prepared in the present day. I urged Aug 26 when he first challenged, however he hasn’t confirmed,” wrote Zuckerberg, who is definitely skilled in combined martial arts and posted about finishing his first jiu jitsu match earlier this 12 months. “I like this sport and can proceed competing with individuals who prepare it doesn’t matter what occurs right here.”

Earlier Sunday, Musk mentioned was coaching for the battle by lifting weights. He later addressed the timing of the battle — noting the date “continues to be in flux” as a consequence of a scheduled MRI and the potential of surgical procedure.

“I’m getting an MRI of my neck & higher again tomorrow,” Musk wrote Sunday night time. “Could require surgical procedure earlier than the battle can occur. Will know this week.”

Discuss of an in-person battle all began in June, when Musk, who owns X, responded to a tweet about Meta making ready to launch a new Twitter rival called Threads. He took a dig in regards to the world changing into “completely below Zuck’s thumb with no different choices” — however then one Twitter person jokingly warned Musk of Zuckerberg’s jiu jitsu coaching.

“I’m up for a cage match if he’s lol,” Musk wrote. After Zuckerberg appeared to comply with the proposal, Musk proposed the Vegas Octagon.

Whether or not or not Musk and Zuckerberg truly make it to the Las Vegas ring has but to be seen — particularly as Musk typically tweets about motion prematurely or without following through. However, even when their cage match settlement is all a joke, the banter gained consideration. An countless chain of memes and posts to “select your fighter” sprung up in response.

The Related Press reached out to Meta, X and Final Preventing Championship, which owns the Octagon, for statements Monday morning.

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