In a surprising (but not entirely surprising) move, Elon Musk has once again intervened in the world of sports. The tech billionaire, known for his cryptic tweets and controversial opinions, has issued an ultimatum to the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
“This is a gross injustice!” Musk tweeted. “Iman Khalifa should not be allowed to fight women. If the WBO doesn’t do the right thing, I will withdraw my $800 million sponsorship deal.”
Of course, Musk didn’t stop there. He also proposed “massive” penalties for anyone involved in the decision to allow Khalifa to fight. “We’re talking about title stripping, lifetime bans, and possibly deportation from Mars,” Musk warned.
The reaction on social media was mixed. Some praised Musk for “standing up for the truth,” while others criticized him for making “insensitive” and “divisive” remarks.
“Elon Musk should focus on building electric cars and rockets instead of meddling in issues he doesn’t understand,” one Twitter user wrote.
“I agree with Elon Musk,” another wrote. “It’s not fair for transgender athletes to compete against women.”
It’s unclear at this point whether the WBO will cave to Musk’s ultimatum. But it has certainly sparked a heated debate on the issue.
And in a related development, Musk also announced that he is developing a new test that can detect whether an athlete is transgender. “It’s called ‘The Truth Serum,’” Musk tweeted. “And it’s available tomorrow.”
We will continue to follow this story and update you as more information becomes available.
