Mark Zuckerberg mocks ‘X’ and says ‘not holding breath’ for Elon Musk cage struggle
ark Zuckerberg says he’s “not holding his breath” for Elon Musk’s promise for a cage struggle showdown as he goaded Twitter’s transition to the “unreliable” X platform.
The two billionaire rivals appeared to conform to a “cage match” face-off in late June however it’s nonetheless but to happen.
“Zuck v Musk fight will be live-streamed on X,” Musk wrote in a publish on the platform. “All proceeds will go to charity for veterans.”
On his rival Threads account, Zuckerberg responded: “Shouldn’t we use a more reliable platform that can actually raise money for charity?”
Musk, who’s 6’2”, and considerably heavier than the 5’7” Zuckerberg, stated earlier on Sunday he was coaching for the struggle by lifting weights.
“Don’t have time to work out, so I just bring them to work,” Musk wrote.
Zuckerberg replied on Threads: “I’m ready today. I suggested Aug 26 when he first challenged, but he hasn’t confirmed. Not holding my breath. I love this sport and will continue competing with people who train no matter what happens here.”
Whether or not Musk and Zuckerberg really make it to the ring in Las Vegas has but to be seen — particularly as Musk typically tweets about motion prematurely or with out following via.
Musk instructed a follower who requested him if the struggle was for health: “It’s a civilized form of war. Men love war.”
He beforehand joked: “I have this great move that I call “The Walrus”, the place I simply lie on prime of my opponent & do nothing.”
Musk will fund the authorized payments of people that have been handled unfairly by employers for posting one thing on the location.
“If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill,” Musk stated in a publish on X, including that there will probably be no limits to funding the payments.
Musk has been vocal about his dedication to freedom of speech previously, as soon as defining himself as a ‘free speech absolutist’.