X (formerly known as Twitter) boss Elon Musk on Wednesday once again stirred the pot by challenging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the long impending cage fight.&nbsp;

A user on the platform said that searching for Mark Zuckerberg on Google nowadays threw more UFC content than his actual podcasts. Musk, who is highly active on X, seized the opportunity and called out Zuckerberg for not taking him on in the fight.&nbsp;

"Why won't he fight me!? Zuck said "name the place", so I named his house, but they said he was away on travel. Perhaps we can fight when we returns?" Musk said in response.

"Perhaps we can fight when we returns?" he added.

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Musk was referring to his own comments from last month when he said he would drive his car to Zuckerberg's house for the fight while live-streaming the journey.&nbsp;

“If we get lucky and Zuck my 👅 actually answers the door, the fight is on!” he wrote.

A day earlier, Zuckerberg said he had moved on from the fight as Musk wasn't serious about the proposed showdown between the duo.&nbsp;

“Elon won’t confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead,” he wrote on Threads.&nbsp;

“If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/its-on-elon-musk-shares-details-about-his-fight-with-zuckerberg-622814" target="_blank">Also read | It's on: Elon Musk shares details of fight with Zuckerberg, to be live streamed on X</a>

<h2>Musk challenges Zuck</h2>

The speculations around a potential fight between the two billionaires started in June when Musk, unimpressed by the announcement of Meta launching Threads, embarked on a verbal tirade.&nbsp;

“I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options. At least it will be ‘sane’. Was worried there for a moment,” Musk said.&nbsp;

A Twitter user replied to Musk saying he should be careful of Zuckerberg since the Facebook boss had been practising jiu-jitsu, a Brazilian martial art form.&nbsp;

“I’m up for a cage match if he is lol,” replied a cavalier Musk, setting a series of back-and-forth interactions between the two billionaires.&nbsp;

Since then, the rivalry has only intensified between the duo. After Meta launched Threads, Musk and his team filed a legal case against Zuckerberg for copying X.

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X (formerly known as Twitter) boss Elon Musk on Wednesday once again stirred the pot by challenging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the long impending cage fight. A user on the platform said that searching for Mark Zuckerberg on Google nowadays threw more UFC content than his actual podcasts.

X (formerly known as Twitter) boss Elon Musk on Wednesday once again stirred the pot by challenging Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the long impending cage fight. A user on the platform said that searching for Mark Zuckerberg on Google nowadays threw more UFC content than his actual podcasts. Musk, who is highly active on X, seized the opportunity and called out Zuckerberg for not taking him on in the fight. "Why won't he fight me!? Zuck said "name the place", so I named his house, but they said he was away on travel. Perhaps we can fight when we returns?" Musk said in response. "Perhaps we can fight when we returns?" he added. Why won’t he fight me!? Zuck said “name the place”, so I named his house, but they said he was away on travel. Perhaps we can fight when we returns? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 6, 2023 × WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Threads: Another app to doomscroll? Musk was referring to his own comments from last month when he said he would drive his car to Zuckerberg's house for the fight while live-streaming the journey. “If we get lucky and Zuck my 👅 actually answers the door, the fight is on!” he wrote. A day earlier, Zuckerberg said he had moved on from the fight as Musk wasn't serious about the proposed showdown between the duo. “Elon won’t confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead,” he wrote on Threads. “If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously.” Also read | It's on: Elon Musk shares details of fight with Zuckerberg, to be live streamed on X Musk challenges Zuck The speculations around a potential fight between the two billionaires started in June when Musk, unimpressed by the announcement of Meta launching Threads, embarked on a verbal tirade. “I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options. At least it will be ‘sane’. Was worried there for a moment,” Musk said. A Twitter user replied to Musk saying he should be careful of Zuckerberg since the Facebook boss had been practising jiu-jitsu, a Brazilian martial art form. “I’m up for a cage match if he is lol,” replied a cavalier Musk, setting a series of back-and-forth interactions between the two billionaires. Since then, the rivalry has only intensified between the duo. After Meta launched Threads, Musk and his team filed a legal case against Zuckerberg for copying X. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Why won't he...': Musk questions Zuckerberg regarding cage fight

An epic battle, heightened tensions and a cage. This is what the world expects from the "cage match" that is slated to happen between X chief Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. However, as per a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk may need to undergo a surgery before the epic fight.

<h2>Raincheck?</h2>

Taking to X on Sunday night, the SpaceX CEO wrote: "Exact date is still in flux. I’m getting an MRI of my neck &amp; upper back tomorrow."&nbsp;

"May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week," he added.

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Users were quick to sympathise and advise Musk to bow out from the fight.

As one X user put it: "Stop dude! Seriously. With your history of spine issues, this is a very poor decision that can have consequences well beyond what you can anticipate. It can affect the future of everything you are trying to do with your amazing companies."

The announcement has cast doubt on whether the physical fight is happening or not. However, Musk and Zuckerberg continue to fuel interest by taking jabs at each other on social media.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ufc-boss-dana-white-confirms-musk-zuckerberg-are-dead-serious-about-the-octagon-fight-607671">UFC boss Dana White confirms Musk, Zuckerberg are 'dead serious' about cage fight</a>

On Sunday, keeping the interest alive, Musk posted on X, that the fight would be live-streamed on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. He also said that proceeds from the fight will go to charity for veterans.&nbsp;

To this, Zuckerberg aka Zuck responded, "Shouldn't we use a more reliable platform that can actually raise money for charity?"

<h2>How the cage match came about</h2>

The two tech billionaires "agreed" to the in-person face-off in late June, reports news agency AP.&nbsp;

Back then, responding to a post about Meta launching Threads, a platform to rival X, Musk took the first jab and remarked, "I'm sure Earth can't wait to be exclusively under Zuck's thumb with no other options."

The comment which garnered thousands of likes, had one user jokingly warn Musk that Zuckerberg has jiu jitsu training. To this, the eccentric billionaire replied "I'm up for a cage match if he is lol."

Zuckerbeg too appeared to be up for the match, and finally Musk proposed the Vegas Octagon.

(With inputs from agencies)

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An epic battle, heightened tensions and a cage. This is what the world expects from the "cage match" that is slated to happen between X chief Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

An epic battle, heightened tensions and a cage. This is what the world expects from the "cage match" that is slated to happen between X chief Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. However, as per a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk may need to undergo a surgery before the epic fight. Raincheck? Taking to X on Sunday night, the SpaceX CEO wrote: "Exact date is still in flux. I’m getting an MRI of my neck & upper back tomorrow." "May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week," he added. Exact date is still in flux. I’m getting an MRI of my neck & upper back tomorrow. May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 7, 2023 × Users were quick to sympathise and advise Musk to bow out from the fight. As one X user put it: "Stop dude! Seriously. With your history of spine issues, this is a very poor decision that can have consequences well beyond what you can anticipate. It can affect the future of everything you are trying to do with your amazing companies." The announcement has cast doubt on whether the physical fight is happening or not. However, Musk and Zuckerberg continue to fuel interest by taking jabs at each other on social media. Also read | UFC boss Dana White confirms Musk, Zuckerberg are 'dead serious' about cage fight On Sunday, keeping the interest alive, Musk posted on X, that the fight would be live-streamed on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. He also said that proceeds from the fight will go to charity for veterans. To this, Zuckerberg aka Zuck responded, "Shouldn't we use a more reliable platform that can actually raise money for charity?" How the cage match came about The two tech billionaires "agreed" to the in-person face-off in late June, reports news agency AP. Back then, responding to a post about Meta launching Threads, a platform to rival X, Musk took the first jab and remarked, "I'm sure Earth can't wait to be exclusively under Zuck's thumb with no other options." The comment which garnered thousands of likes, had one user jokingly warn Musk that Zuckerberg has jiu jitsu training. To this, the eccentric billionaire replied "I'm up for a cage match if he is lol." Zuckerbeg too appeared to be up for the match, and finally Musk proposed the Vegas Octagon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Musk vs Zuck | Musk says 'may need surgery' before the epic cage match

In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads. The app, which has been dubbed Instagram's answer to Twitter, is set to launch on Thursday, July 6, according to a listing on Apple's App Store. Users will have the ability to follow the same accounts they follow on the popular photo-sharing platform while keeping their existing usernames.

This announcement has further fueled the competition between Meta's Chief Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who owns the microblogging platform Twitter. Reacting to the news, Musk took a dig at Meta Platforms, stating, 'Thank goodness they're so sanely run.'

NDTV cited Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, who referred to Threads as their response to Twitter during a recent company-wide meeting discussing the app. Cox mentioned that creators and public figures had expressed a desire for a sanely run platform, taking a dig at Twitter's management under Musk's leadership.

A Twitter user took to the platform to provide insights into Meta's upcoming app, describing Threads as a competitor to Twitter. The user speculated that the term 'sanely run' used by Meta could imply that the app may collect extensive user data, a characteristic Meta has been associated with in the past. However, the user expressed support for Musk's vision for 'Twitter 2.0,' emphasising his belief that Musk champions freedom of speech compared to Zuckerberg's track record. Additionally, the user anticipated Musk's preparation for the rivalry and declared allegiance to 'team Twitter.'

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The app has been described as a competitor to Twitter. According to an executive at Meta, its goal is to establish a "sanely run" social media site.… <a href="https://t.co/PxQxAERnB1">pic.twitter.com/PxQxAERnB1</a>
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The release of Threads comes shortly after Musk announced temporary limitations on the number of posts users can read on Twitter. Furthermore, Musk stated that users would need to be verified to access TweetDeck, a move intended to address data scraping concerns. However, these actions have drawn criticism from Twitter users, and advertising experts argue that they undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who recently assumed the role.

The competition between Meta and Twitter continues to intensify as both platforms seek to capture the attention and loyalty of users. With the imminent launch of Threads, the battle for dominance in the social media landscape escalates. Meanwhile, many eagerly await the proposed cage match between the 2 tech titans.

(With Inputs from Agencies)

In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads.

In the latest development of the ongoing rivalry between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has confirmed the release date of its new text-based conversation app called Threads. The app, which has been dubbed Instagram's answer to Twitter, is set to launch on Thursday, July 6, according to a listing on Apple's App Store. Users will have the ability to follow the same accounts they follow on the popular photo-sharing platform while keeping their existing usernames. This announcement has further fueled the competition between Meta's Chief Mark Zuckerberg, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who owns the microblogging platform Twitter. Reacting to the news, Musk took a dig at Meta Platforms, stating, 'Thank goodness they're so sanely run.' NDTV cited Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, who referred to Threads as their response to Twitter during a recent company-wide meeting discussing the app. Cox mentioned that creators and public figures had expressed a desire for a sanely run platform, taking a dig at Twitter's management under Musk's leadership. A Twitter user took to the platform to provide insights into Meta's upcoming app, describing Threads as a competitor to Twitter. The user speculated that the term 'sanely run' used by Meta could imply that the app may collect extensive user data, a characteristic Meta has been associated with in the past. However, the user expressed support for Musk's vision for 'Twitter 2.0,' emphasising his belief that Musk champions freedom of speech compared to Zuckerberg's track record. Additionally, the user anticipated Musk's preparation for the rivalry and declared allegiance to 'team Twitter.' 🚨BREAKING: META's Answer to Twitter (Threads) Release Date CONFIRMED 'Threads' will be released on Thursday in the U.S. The app has been described as a competitor to Twitter. According to an executive at Meta, its goal is to establish a "sanely run" social media site.… pic.twitter.com/PxQxAERnB1 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 4, 2023 The release of Threads comes shortly after Musk announced temporary limitations on the number of posts users can read on Twitter. Furthermore, Musk stated that users would need to be verified to access TweetDeck, a move intended to address data scraping concerns. However, these actions have drawn criticism from Twitter users, and advertising experts argue that they undermine the authority of new CEO Linda Yaccarino, who recently assumed the role. The competition between Meta and Twitter continues to intensify as both platforms seek to capture the attention and loyalty of users. With the imminent launch of Threads, the battle for dominance in the social media landscape escalates. Meanwhile, many eagerly await the proposed cage match between the 2 tech titans. (With Inputs from Agencies)

Twitter vs Threads: Musk takes a dig at Meta's upcoming app

The first glimpses of Musk’s intense martial arts training sessions have got the world excited to witness this historic clash. Musk has found himself under the mentorship of Lex Fridman, a renowned ai researcher and podcaster. In a recent impromptu training session, Fridman expressed his astonishment at musk's raw strength, power, and skill on both his feet and on the ground. However, Lex Fridman, having trained with both fighters, emphasizes that the true value lies in personal growth and discipline rather than an actual cage match.

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg prepare for an epic showdown