It may seem like Zuckerberg was joking when he expressed his willingness to meet Musk in a physical fight. However, it seems that the creator of Facebook is serious about the mano-e-mano encounter. “The story speaks for itself,” a spokesperson from Meta told The Verge. This would be the first time that Zuckerberg has shown an aggressive side. In contrast, Musk has playfully teased his fellow billionaire on multiple occasions in the past. For instance, he recently tweeted that Zuckerberg’s knowledge of AI is limited.

Of course, the apparent animosity between them will truly escalate when billions of dollars are involved. Musk spent $44 billion to acquire Twitter and reportedly reduced its valuation by half in less than a year. On the other hand, Zuckerberg is focused on developing a Twitter competitor using the foundation of Instagram. This new platform will prioritize text-based communication instead of photo and video sharing. From a fighter’s perspective, things seem unclear.

Zuckerberg has considerable skills in jiu-jitsu, while there is no information about Musk’s fighting abilities. Zuckerberg is also known for his endurance challenges. However, Musk is visibly taller, standing at around 6 feet, compared to Zuckerberg’s reported height of 5 feet, 7 inches. The difference in weight and arm reach could play a significant role in the fight. But one can only speculate about the outcome if these two were to truly face each other.