Elon Musk Claims Quick Victory in Potential Fight Against Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk recently stated that a showdown with Mark Zuckerberg would end swiftly due to the Meta CEO's smaller stature.

Musk's Assertion on Hypothetical Fight

Despite the much-anticipated cage match not materializing last year, Musk expressed confidence that it would have been a brief encounter if it had taken place. Referring to Zuckerberg as a "little fella," Musk humorously remarked that the fight would be short.

Acceptance of Venezuela President's Challenge

On Wednesday, Musk disclosed that he is open to Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's challenge for a fight. This challenge arose following Musk's accusations of election fraud against Maduro in the recent presidential elections. Despite acknowledging Maduro's size and potential fighting skills, Musk reiterated his view on a hypothetical fight with Zuckerberg.

Past Instances of Musk's Fighting Talk

This isn't the first time Musk has discussed engaging in combat with a foreign leader. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Musk publicly challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a "single combat" over the Ukraine situation. Musk even offered a handicap to Putin, stating that he would only use his left hand if Putin was hesitant to engage in the fight.

Representatives for Musk and Zuckerberg have not yet responded to inquiries from Business Insider outside of regular business hours regarding these statements.

Previous Challenges and Responses

Musk initially challenged Zuckerberg to a fight back in June 2023 amid speculation of Meta's development of a competitor to one of Musk's ventures. Despite the exchange of taunts and challenges, the anticipated fight never materialized.

During a visit to Capitol Hill in July, Musk reiterated his willingness to face Zuckerberg in combat under any circumstances. In response, Zuckerberg expressed reluctance in a post on Threads, questioning the need to revisit the topic.

While the potential fight between Musk and Zuckerberg remains a topic of occasional discussion, no concrete plans have been confirmed yet.

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By: ktan@businessinsider.com (Kwan Wei Kevin Tan)
Title: Elon Musk Claims Quick Victory in Potential Fight Against Mark Zuckerberg
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Published Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:21:08 +0000