In a new financial disclosure for 2024, Meta highlighted the risks associated with Mark Zuckerberg‘s increased interest in combat sports.
The disclosure emphasized that Zuckerberg’s participation in high-risk activities like combat sports, extreme sports, and recreational aviation could lead to serious injury or even death, which could have a material adverse impact on Meta’s operations.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, the parent company of social networks like Facebook and Instagram, has recently faced investor concerns regarding his passion for mixed martial arts (MMA) and its potential impact on the business.
Zuckerberg’s journey in MMA began when he started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and eventually considered a potential fight against fellow billionaire Elon Musk. However, during training, Zuckerberg suffered a torn ACL in his knee, further highlighting the risks associated with his involvement in combat sports.
Despite the challenges, Zuckerberg remained dedicated to his training, which unfortunately resulted in a torn ACL and the need for reconstructive surgery. This injury likely required Zuckerberg to take time off from work to recover.
Responding to the risk factors mentioned in the financial disclosure, Zuckerberg shared a GIF on Threads featuring UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, with the caption “high risk = high reward.”
As the CEO and largest shareholder of Meta, Zuckerberg has collaborated with notable MMA figures such as Alexander Volkanovski and former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. He has also achieved a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the guidance of renowned instructor Dave Camarillo.
Zuckerberg’s interest in MMA even led to discussions about a potential fight against Musk, involving UFC CEO Dana White. However, the fight never materialized, and both Zuckerberg and Musk blamed each other for the breakdown of negotiations.
While Zuckerberg’s passion for MMA is evident, concerns remain among investors about the potential impact of his involvement in high-risk activities on Meta’s business operations.
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