Elon Musk's MRI Sparks Speculation: Surgery Ahead of Anticipated 'Cage Fight' with Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk's much-anticipated 'cage fight' challenge with Mark Zuckerberg faces a potential setback as the world's richest person revealed on Monday that he might need to undergo surgery beforehand. Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk mentioned that the match's exact date is still uncertain due to his upcoming MRI of the neck and upper back. The results will determine if surgery is necessary, and he expects to know the outcome by the end of the week.

Musk stated, "Exact date is still in flux. I'm getting an MRI of my neck & upper back tomorrow. May require surgery before the fight can happen. Will know this week."

The discussion emerged in response to Mark Zuckerberg's rebuttal to Musk's announcement of the battle being livestreamed on X. The Meta CEO expressed doubts about the fight's scheduling and proposed August 26 for the showdown, but Musk's confirmation was yet to be received.

In recent times, the tech titans have become direct rivals, with Meta launching its Threads platform as a competitor to Twitter, which Musk owns. The playful rivalry escalated when Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a 'cage fight,' prompting the latter to respond with a confident "send me location."

Amidst this friendly banter, Zuckerberg took a dig at X by suggesting a more reliable platform for charity fundraising. The anticipation for this unconventional showdown continues, but the possible need for surgery adds a layer of uncertainty to the event's timing.