Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Prepare For MMA Battle With Ancient Roman Themes In Italy

Tesla's leader, Elon Musk, said on Friday 11 August that the home fight he planned with his rivals, billionaire Mark Zuckerberg would be held in an "epic" location with the ancient Roman theme. This comes after Italy indicated its readiness to stage the fight.

Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a statement that he had spoken to Musk about holding a "big and historically interesting" event. He did not explain what the event was, or when the event would be held, only saying that it would not take place in Rome.

Meanwhile, opposition politicians condemned his readiness to allow social media and tech giants to fight in Italy.

"I feel very impressed that Italy's cultural heritage is provided for two billionaires who want to pamper themselves like stupid teenagers," said Carlo Calenda, former industry minister and head of Azione's party.

"There are things that are not sold. One of them is the dignity and history of a big country," he said.

Musk and Zuckerberg have stimulated each other to engage in mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fights since June.

Everything done will pay respect to the past and present of Italy

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 11, 2023

Everything done will pay respect to the Past and present of Italy

At one point, Musk said that the ancient Colosseum in Rome would host the fight, but Italy refused. However, the owner of media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said last Friday that the fight would still have an ancient Roman theme.

"Everything on the camera frame will be an ancient Roman, so nothing is modern at all. I spoke with the Italian Prime Minister and the Minister of Culture. They have agreed on an epic location," the Tesla CEO said at a post on X.

Practicing martial arts with my sparring partner pic.twitter.com/bifsH2Mejs

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 12, 2023

Predicting martial arts with my sparring partner pic.twitter.com/bifsH2Mejs

Sangiuliano said last Friday that any event would honor and protect the Italian heritage site.

"That will not take place in Rome. Above all, it is hoped that there will be substantial donations, many million euros, which will be donated to two important pediatric hospitals in Italy to strengthen scientific facilities and research in tackling children's illnesses," he said in a statement. a statement, quoted by Reuters.

"This will also be an opportunity to globally promote the history and heritage of our archaeological, artistic and cultural heritage," he added.

Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera, suggested that if a fight occurs, it may be held in Pompeii, near Napoli.

Musk called on Zuckerberg to fight in a post on June 20, saying he was "ready for a home fight" with his Jiujitsu-trained business rival.

A day later, Zuckerberg, who has posted a photo of the game he won on his company's Instagram platform, asked Musk to "send locations" for the proposed fight.