Oh, the pain in my back! Elon Musk, the owner of X, has raised concerns about needing surgery for an old sumo wrestling injury. This unfortunate situation has put his anticipated “cage match” with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg on hold. Musk, in a late Sunday update, addressed his health status after announcing that the fight between him and the jiu-jitsu-trained Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on the X platform, with all proceeds going to charity for veterans. Although the exact date is still uncertain, Musk informed his followers that he would be having an MRI of his neck and upper back the following day, which might result in surgery before the fight can take place. Musk’s announcement of live-streaming plans for the fight prompted a response from Zuckerberg, who humorously suggested the use of a more reliable platform that could effectively raise money for charity.
Illustrating the severity of his back injury, Musk had previously shared a photo of the infamous sumo wrestling match in which he sustained the injury. Zuckerberg, an MMA enthusiast who actively trains and competes in the sport, expressed his readiness to challenge Musk on Threads. Despite initially suggesting August 26 as the fight date, Zuckerberg expressed skepticism that Musk would confirm. Nonetheless, Zuckerberg emphasized his passion for the sport and his determination to continue competing with dedicated individuals. Musk, aged 52, has long claimed that the back injury was a result of his encounter with a sumo wrestler, explaining in a tweet last year that he managed to throw his opponent but paid the price with a smashed C5-C6 disc and eight years of excruciating back pain. In a July post, Musk hinted at the possibility of a Zuckerberg fight delay, mentioning the need for an operation to reinforce the titanium plate holding his C5/C6 vertebrae together.
The ongoing feud between Musk and Zuckerberg over the launch of Threads, a text-based social media app aimed at attracting users from X, has led to months of teasing about an upcoming mixed martial arts battle. Despite Musk’s significant size advantage over his tech rival, the Facebook founder surprised the public by sharing a photo of his chiseled physique alongside UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski. In May, Zuckerberg participated in and emerged victorious in his inaugural amateur Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament. Musk, on the other hand, has boasted about his own preparations for the fight, including a sparring session with UFC legend Georges St. Pierre in July and weightlifting at work. Musk confidently stated that if the fight is short, he would likely win, but if it becomes a test of endurance, Zuckerberg may have the advantage due to his smaller size and the existence of weight divisions in MMA.
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