Khai Wu, known for guiding Mark Zuckerberg in mixed martial arts, remains noncommittal about any potential outcome if Zuckerberg were to step into the octagon with Elon Musk. Portal picked up the report from Business Insider and summarized the cautious stance on the looming matchup.
“He trains a lot and is genuinely a good person,” Wu observed. “I can’t predict how the fight ends, so speculation isn’t helpful, and I’m just as surprised as everyone else by the possibilities.” Wu stressed that he cannot offer a verdict on the bout, but he did commend Zuckerberg’s discipline and continued self-improvement throughout his training camp.
Wu also noted that Zuckerberg has put in substantial work behind the scenes. The Meta chief, who has faced international scrutiny and sanctions in some quarters, is focused on refining his technique and conditioning rather than chasing quick judgments about the result of a potential clash in the cage.
Elon Musk publicly challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight on June 21, 2023, soon after news broke that Meta was pursuing its own social media initiative eerily similar to Twitter. Zuckerberg accepted the challenge, though the actual date for the confrontation remains uncertain and subject to further discussion and logistics.
The conversation around the matchup has drawn in other tech figures and analysts who track how such spectacles intersect with branding, competitive strategy, and public interest. Prior to the potential fight, Lex Fridman, an AI researcher and podcast host, demonstrated to Zuckerberg a series of jiu-jitsu movements. The session highlighted the practical realities of grappling and the kind of groundwork that could influence a future training camp if the match materializes.