Prepare yourself for the epic clashes that await us in Florence or Venice, but do not expect any rumblings in Rome. Elon Musk has made a request to Italian leader Georgia Meloni to find a remarkable location for his long-awaited “cage match” with his tech rival Mark Zuckerberg. However, the government has denied the possibility of holding the event in the Eternal City. Musk took to Twitter on Friday to announce his conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy and the Minister of Culture, revealing that the livestream of the event will take place on his platform and Meta. He also stated that the camera frame will feature only ancient Rome, a deliberate exclusion of anything modern. Musk later posted a cryptic tweet suggesting a potential date for the showdown, March 15, referencing the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar on the Ides of March. Unfortunately, despite the rumors, the historic Colosseum and other sites in Rome will not be hosting the fight. Italian culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano confirmed that the event would not be held in Rome. Speaking to The Guardian, Sangiuliano disclosed a friendly conversation he had with Musk about their shared passion for the history of ancient Rome. They discussed organizing a charity event that would pay homage to the historical significance of the sites. Musk’s tweet earlier this month expressing his willingness for a cage fight with Zuckerberg resulted in a playful response from the Facebook co-founder, who simply requested, “send me location.” TMZ Sports reported that Zuckerberg’s team relayed the message to Ultimate Fighting Championship’s president Dana White, who then contacted Italian officials. However, the outlet later stated that Italian officials initially reached out to Zuckerberg privately, and the request was later forwarded to White. There was a subsequent follow-up and a call scheduled for the following week. Musk responded to the development on Twitter, expressing hope that the fight would take place in the Colosseum, but Sangiuliano has since dismissed the possibility. Nonetheless, it seems that Musk still has his sights set on Italy, as he has posted a series of tweets in Italian, including one expressing the sentiment “it is sweet to be lost in the place.” Neither Musk nor Zuckerberg’s representatives have provided any comment on the matter. Both tech moguls have been training diligently for the event, with the guidance of Lex Fridman, an artificial intelligence researcher at MIT who hosts the “Lex Fridman Podcast” and holds a black belt in Brazilian jujitsu. Although Musk has a significant size advantage, Zuckerberg’s experience in the sport may prove challenging for him. While a specific date for the fight remains undecided, Musk’s medical condition will require several months of recovery, prolonging the anticipation for fans. Zuckerberg, on the other hand, has been showcasing his ripped physique while training with Brazilian jiujitsu black belt Lex Fridman and other UFC stars. Zuckerberg disclosed his training in MMA gyms since September and his desire to compete in the sport back in June. In May, he shared on Instagram that he was victorious in his first amateur Brazilian jujitsu tournament. Musk, on the other hand, recently revealed his shoulder ailment that may necessitate surgery and take a few months to recover from.
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