Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has recently been showing off his impressive physical transformation on his Instagram account. The tech billionaire appears in a photo flanked by two renowned MMA fighters, Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski, indicating that he has been training with some high-level partners.
The Instagram post, consisting of three slides, was captioned by Adesanya, stating, “No fugazi with Mark. This is serious business.” Adesanya’s words allude to the ongoing speculation about a potential cage fight between him and Elon Musk, who has been accepting invitations to train from former UFC legend George St-Pierre.
Zuckerberg’s display of his ripped physique is just another step in the ongoing cycle of online posturing between the two billionaires. However, it’s not just about their physical appearances; both men are using this platform to promote their respective products. Shortly after Musk’s training session with George St-Pierre, Zuckerberg’s Threads, a text-based social media platform and competitor to Twitter, was launched. This led to further trash talk from Musk, including a challenge to a “d***-measuring contest.”
While a Meta spokesperson declined to comment on the picture or the cage fight rumors, the focus seems to be more on the publicity surrounding their physiques rather than the products they create. Threads managed to achieve an impressive milestone, with 100 million sign-ups in just five days, surpassing even the growth rate of ChatGPT, a well-known language model.
Although the possibility of an actual fight between the two CEOs remains uncertain, Dana White, the president of the UFC, has expressed willingness to help set up a pay-per-view event if it were to happen. However, Musk’s biographer believes that this public feud is more about airing out their grievances rather than an actual physical confrontation.
In the end, both Zuckerberg and Musk get to indulge in some testosterone-fueled publicity, with the focus on their physical transformations rather than the groundbreaking products they have created. Whether they eventually step into the cage or not, their online posturing continues to capture the attention of the public, adding another intriguing chapter to their ongoing rivalry.