In recently leaked audio obtained by Reuters, Mark Zuckerberg hinted that the much-anticipated cage match between him and Elon Musk may not happen. During a company town hall, Zuckerberg expressed uncertainty about the fight, but did not explicitly say it was off the table. The discussion took place in the context of Meta’s struggling Twitter rival, Threads.
The proposed match between the two billionaire CEOs was planned to be a flashy Las Vegas event. Over the past month, Zuckerberg and Musk had been dancing around the details, discussing potential dates and venues. While Zuckerberg has shown considerable interest in the fight, Musk seemed somewhat hesitant, joking about his “walrus” move where he would simply lie on top of opponents and do nothing.
Zuckerberg has been reportedly training for the match with MMA legend Alex Volkanovski, demonstrating his commitment to the challenge. In contrast, Musk has accepted a training offer from UFC champ Georges St-Pierre and sparred with podcaster Lex Fridman. However, Musk has also faced criticism for his controversial behavior on Twitter, including retweeting anti-trans content and making changes to the site’s rules that allow for misgendering.
Dana White, the president of the UFC, has indicated that the organization is prepared to assist with the event, further fueling excitement among fans. However, with Zuckerberg’s comments casting doubt on the fight, it remains uncertain whether the billionaire showdown will actually take place.
Although the audio recording suggests that the match is unlikely, fans of the two tech moguls can still hold onto hope that the fight may happen in the future. Both Zuckerberg and Musk have showcased their interest in the past, and the potential clash between two of the world’s wealthiest individuals has generated significant anticipation.
Regardless of the outcome, the possibility of a Zuckerberg vs Musk cage match has provided entertainment and sparked discussions among their respective fan bases. For now, spectators will have to wait and see if these two giants of the tech industry will ultimately come face-to-face in the ring.
