Summary
Elon Musk, the owner ofTwitter, has once again declared his intention to engage in a fight with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta. This recent declaration by Musk, who acquiredTwitterfor $44 billion in April 2022, follows earlier discussions and public statements about a potential clash between the two tech leaders.
In 2023, speculation about a potential MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg gained widespread attention. This buzz was sparked by reports that Zuckerberg and Facebook were developing a new platform intended to rival Twitter, known as Threads, which was reportedly initiated about three months afterMusk acquired Twitter. Musk expressed his concerns about social media being dominated by Zuckerberg, prompting a response from someone suggesting that Musk should be wary since Zuckerberg practices jiu-jitsu. Musk then indicated his willingness to participate in a cage match if Zuckerberg was interested. In turn, Zuckerberg replied on Instagram by sharing Musk’s tweet and simply stating, “send me the location.”
Following this exchange, the topic of a potentialfight between Musk and Zuckerbergwent quiet for several months. However, on July 24, during a visit to Capitol Hill, Musk was once again asked about the possibility of a fight with Zuckerberg. Musk reaffirmed his readiness to participate in a fight with Zuckerberg under any conditions, at any location, and at any time. This statement reignited interest and excitement across the internet, leading to a response from Zuckerberg, who is younger than Musk and trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Zuckerberg responded to the renewed speculation by commenting on aThreadspost with the phrase, “Are we really doing this again?”
Public Reactions to the Potential Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg Showdown
While the chances of an actual confrontation between these two tech leaders remain quite low, it has not stopped fans from reacting to the ongoing back-and-forth. Reactions on social media range from enthusiastic calls to “set it up” to playful comments about the rivalry turning into a physical showdown. Some fans even speculated about thepossibility of Mark Zuckerbergand Elon Musk being friends despite their public disagreements.
If the fight does happen, it will be intriguing to see ifMusk chooses to stream it on Twitter. Following his acquisition of the platform, Musk has implemented several changes, including the addition of a livestreaming feature. During a Diablo 4 stream, he also shared his vision for Twitter as a significant competitor to established streaming services such as Twitch and Kick.
