UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has declined the opportunity to train tech billionaire Elon Musk ahead of his highly anticipated clash with social media mogul Mark Zuckerberg.
After reaching out to ‘The Eagle’ for help at the gym, Elon Musk was probably disappointed to learn that Khabib Nurmagomedov had no desire to be part of his combat sports circus. That’s according to a representative for the former lightweight world champion, who told Russian media TASS that Khabib respectfully declined Musk’s offer. Find a video of Khabib in tears following a defeat.
And Elon Musk wanted Habib to prepare him to fight against Zuckerberg, but the Russian hero refused, and the reasons are not yet known, according to the Russian news agency TASS, citing an informed source.
The source added that Andrei Gromkovski, CEO of UFC Eurasia, was involved in organizing the fight.
Earlier, Dana White, president of the mixed martial arts organization UFC, said he was helping organize the Zuckerberg-Mask bout, and had an idea of when the fight might take place.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gives no explanation
Elon Musk wanted Khabib Nurmagomedov to help him prepare for the fight against Zuckerberg. However, Khabib declined this proposal, and we do not know the reasons [for his refusal].
In a supplemental statement, Nurmagomedov’s rep revealed that the undefeated icon declined the opportunity due to philosophical differences between the two men regarding “life, alcohol and drugs.” »
“According to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s representatives, he refused because he only coaches his guys, whom he knows personally,” the report read. “It could also have a negative impact on the image of the wrestler, since and Musk have different views on life, alcohol and drugs. Khabib declined on principled grounds. He ended his coaching and sports career, nothing can change that. Musk’s status doesn’t play a role either. Although Khabib regularly receives offers both to coach and to return to the sport.
Elon Musk shouldn’t be heartbroken because another UFC Hall of Famer is already helping him ahead of the Billionaires fight. Former world champion Georges St-Pierre was thrilled to have the opportunity to train with someone he truly admires, and the pair have been spotted working together before.
Disputes arose between Mark Zuckerberg and the owner of the “Twitter” platform, Elon Musk, because of what “Meta” launched on July 6 about a new text messaging service, called “Threads”, designed to crowd out “Twitter”.
And the owner of the “Twitter” platform, Elon Musk, accused Mark Zuckerberg, head of Meta, of plagiarism, and said that the conflict between them had become personal, hinting at personal fighting and fighting.
Musk said that Zuckerberg’s fight challenge still exists, concluding his speech by saying, “See you in the ring for the fight.”
Musk also announced, earlier, that he is ready to meet Mark Zuckerberg, who is known for his passion for martial arts, with a fight in the wrestling ring.
