Elon Musk, the owner of X, recently revealed that he may have to undergo surgery to address an old sumo wrestling injury, putting his anticipated bout with Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg on hold. Musk made his health status public on Sunday, just hours after announcing that the fight between him and the jiu jitsu-trained Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on the X platform, with all proceeds going to charity for veterans. However, Musk explained that the exact date of the fight is still uncertain as he is scheduled to have an MRI of his neck and upper back, which may lead to the need for surgery before the fight can take place. He expects to have a clearer picture of his situation by the end of the week.

Zuckerberg, who is enthusiastic about MMA and often trains and competes in the sport, responded to Musk’s live-streaming plans by suggesting they use a more reliable platform that can effectively raise money for charity. Zuckerberg expressed his readiness to challenge Musk and mentioned that he initially proposed August 26 as the date for the fight, but Musk has yet to confirm. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the bout, Zuckerberg stated his love for the sport and his intention to continue competing with dedicated individuals.

Musk, who is 52 years old, has claimed for a while now that his back injury stems from a sumo wrestling match. Last year, he tweeted about how he managed to throw the wrestler but ended up injuring his c5-c6 disc, resulting in years of severe back pain. Musk hinted at the potential delays caused by his back issues in a July post, mentioning that he might need an operation to reinforce the titanium plate holding his C5/C6 vertebrae together. However, he assured his followers that he was still ready for the fight.

The ongoing feud between Musk and Zuckerberg revolves around the latter’s decision to launch Threads, a text-based social media app that aims to attract users from X, formerly known as Twitter. While Musk holds the advantage in size compared to his tech rival, he may have his work cut out for him against Zuckerberg. The Facebook founder surprised the public when he shared a photo of his muscular physique alongside UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski. In May, Zuckerberg participated in and won his first amateur Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament.

Musk, on the other hand, has been boasting about his own preparations for the fight. He posted a photo with UFC legend Georges St. Pierre after a sparring session in July and talked about weightlifting at work. Musk acknowledged that if the fight is short, he would likely emerge as the winner due to his size advantage, but if the fight goes on for a longer duration, Zuckerberg’s endurance might give him the upper hand.

In conclusion, Musk’s planned cage match with Zuckerberg may be postponed due to the former’s potential need for surgery to address his old sumo wrestling injury. The fight was intended to be live-streamed on the X platform, with proceeds going to charity for veterans. Despite the feud between the two tech moguls, they both share a passion for combat sports, with Zuckerberg’s recent participation in a jiu-jitsu tournament and Musk’s preparations for the fight. However, no official date for the match has been confirmed, and the uncertainty surrounding Musk’s health adds further complexity to the situation.