Mark Zuckerberg declares 'time to move on' from cage fight, Elon Musk calls him ‘a chicken’ in response

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cage fight between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk seems to have hit a major roadblock, as the former has announced that it's «time to move on» from the spectacle. The rivalry between the billionaire CEOs took a dramatic twist as Zuckerberg publicly called out Musk's lack of commitment to the bout. In a recent post on his social media platform Threads, Zuckerberg expressed his frustration, stating, «I think we can all agree Elon isn't serious and it's time to move on. I offered a real date. Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity.» «Elon won't confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead. If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I'm going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously,» he added.

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Musk, known for his eccentric social media presence, responded to Zuckerberg's statement on X (formerly Twitter) with a simple yet pointed jab, referring to him as a «chicken.» The exchange marks a new chapter in the ongoing public feud between the two tech magnates. The cage fight saga started in June when Musk took to Twitter and expressed his willingness to engage in a physical showdown with Zuckerberg. The Meta CEO responded with enthusiasm, even inquiring about the event's location. However, the enthusiasm soon waned as Zuckerberg noted Musk's inconsistent responses and lack of commitment. This rivalry between the two CEOs has escalated in recent months, fueled by the launch of Meta's Threads, a text-based conversation app that garnered 100