Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter and Tesla, has been hitting the gym and training hard in anticipation of a potential fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Musk recently shared a photo on Twitter of himself alongside UFC legend Georges St. Pierre and MMA instructor John Danaher during one of their training sessions.
Despite the intense workouts, Musk humbly admitted that he still has a long way to go, stating, "The obvious conclusion is that I need a *lot* more training." He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to train with such esteemed individuals, calling it an "honor."
The training sessions have been in preparation for a rumored bout between Musk and Zuckerberg. St. Pierre, a fan of Musk, reached out to offer his assistance as a training partner for the fight.
Musk gladly accepted the offer, signaling his determination to take on the challenge.
While Musk has previously mentioned his training in judo, Kyokushin, and streetfighting, he acknowledged that he does not regularly work out. In contrast, Zuckerberg has been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over a year and has even won an amateur tournament.
The idea for the cage match originated on Twitter during a discussion about Meta's development of a Twitter-like competitor. Musk, known for his bold statements, proposed settling the competition with Zuckerberg in a cage match.
Surprisingly, Zuckerberg reportedly accepted the challenge. However, despite the hype surrounding the potential fight, no match has taken place yet.
UFC President Dana White confirmed that both Musk and Zuckerberg are serious about the possibility of a fight. White believes that this celebrity contest could be the "biggest fight ever in the history of the world," surpassing all pay-per-view records.
He also emphasized that the fight would raise hundreds of millions of dollars for charity, making it an event that would captivate audiences regardless of their interest in fighting.
While the outcome of this highly anticipated clash remains uncertain, the training sessions and the willingness of both Musk and Zuckerberg to step into the ring have generated significant excitement.
The world eagerly awaits further developments in this potential showdown.
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