UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre has offered to train Elon Musk for a potential fight against Mark Zuckerberg, after the two billionaires joked about fighting each other on Twitter.
The potential showdown between tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has generated quite a buzz, even if the fight itself might never materialize. Recently, UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre entered the fray, expressing his willingness to train Musk for the challenge against Zuckerberg. UFC president Dana White has gone a step further, creating a Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight t-shirt and hinting at his eagerness to promote what he calls “the biggest fight ever in the history of the world.”
The Origin of Zuckerberg vs. Musk Fight Talk
What began as seemingly joking tweets between Musk and Zuckerberg about the latter’s jiu-jitsu training quickly escalated into a potential clash. Musk, responding to a tweet about Zuckerberg’s training, playfully suggested a cage match between the two. In response, Zuckerberg cryptically replied, “Send Me Location.” These casual exchanges amongst two individuals whose pockets hold more money than the average American’s annual salary caught the attention of UFC president Dana White.
Georges St-Pierre Offers His Support
Since the Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight gained traction, several UFC fighters have shown interest in training either one of the wealthy combatants. Notable figures like Jon Jones and Dominick Cruz have offered their expertise to help prepare Zuckerberg and Musk for the bout. Now, renowned UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre has also joined in, expressing his admiration for Musk and offering to be his training partner for the challenge against Zuckerberg. St-Pierre’s tweet acknowledges his immense respect for Musk and his willingness to assist in his preparation.
While it remains uncertain whether the Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight will ever transpire, the excitement and speculation surrounding it continue to grow. With the involvement of UFC stars like Georges St-Pierre and the backing of UFC president Dana White, the discussion has taken on a life of its own. Whether this clash of tech titans ends up as more than playful banter on social media is yet to be seen, but the interest generated by the possibility of such a showdown is undeniable.