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The Battle of Billionaires: Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg in a Hypothetical Cage Fight

Elon Musk is a well-known billionaire with a reputation for speaking his mind, particularly on social media platforms like Twitter. Recently, he engaged in a playful exchange with Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, in which he challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight. The exchange sparked a conversation about who would emerge victorious if these two tech giants were to engage in a physical battle.

The Challenge and Response

The conversation began when a Twitter user claimed that Zuckerberg was developing an app similar to Twitter. Musk responded sarcastically, suggesting that Earth was exclusively under Zuckerberg’s control. When the same user warned Musk that Zuckerberg practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has recently won two medals in a tournament, the SpaceX founder playfully responded that he was open to a cage fight if Zuckerberg agreed.

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Surprisingly, Zuckerberg did not ignore Musk’s challenge. In an Instagram post, he requested Musk’s location, fueling further speculation about the hypothetical showdown between the two billionaires. Musk replied that he desired the fight to occur at the Octagon in Las Vegas.

Physical Differences

While both Musk and Zuckerberg have demonstrated exceptional intelligence and innovation within the technology sector, their physical fitness levels, ages, and body structures reveal an uneven playing field in the context of a cage fight. Zuckerberg, for instance, is 12 years younger than Musk and adheres to a predominantly vegan diet. He once stated that he consumes only the meat of animals he has personally killed, mostly adhering to a vegetarian diet.

On the other hand, Elon Musk confessed his limited physical activity, mainly consisting of playing with his children. Additionally, Musk weighs around 81 kg, roughly 10 kg more than Zuckerberg, and openly prefers indulging in tasty food like donuts rather than healthier options like apples. He once remarked, “I’d rather eat tasty food and live a shorter life.”

Who Would Win?

According to a spokesperson from the fitness company Total Shape, Zuckerberg would likely have a significant advantage over Musk. The Meta CEO’s agility, endurance, and familiarity with Brazilian jiu-jitsu would likely provide him with the upper hand in such a contest.

The Final Verdict

Although a hypothetical cage fight between the two billionaires would undoubtedly draw a large audience, it is unlikely that we will ever witness these innovative entrepreneurs face off in a physical battle. Instead, they will continue to challenge and inspire each other in the world of technology, where their remarkable contributions have already transformed the way we live and interact with one another.

In conclusion, while the idea of these two billionaires engaging in a cage fight is an amusing thought, it remains a distant fantasy. As both Musk and Zuckerberg continue to forge their respective paths in the tech world, they will undoubtedly provide us with more fascinating and thought-provoking interactions to observe and discuss.

Chloe de Kock

Chloe de Kock is a Cape Town-born journalist who chronicles the city’s evolving food culture, from township braai joints to Constantia vineyards, for the Mail & Guardian and Eat Out. When she’s not interviewing grandmothers about secret bobotie recipes or tracking the impact of drought on winemakers, you’ll find her surfing the mellow breaks at Muizenberg—wetsuit zipped, notebook tucked into her backpack in case the next story floats by.

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