1.   As two-time Asian Cup champions, the Saudis are strong favorites to win the continental title for a third time.

2.   But after the continental title, Cruzeiro went into a tailspin.

3.   However, a loss to Gremio means Sporting Cristal will meet Argentine powerhouse Velez Sarsfield, a traditional contender for the continental title.

4.   In an earlier fight, Freddie Norwood won a unanimous decision over Agapito Sanchez for the vacant continental featherweight title of the fringe International Boxing Association.

5.   The victory gives Egypt four continental titles, a feat equaled only by Ghana.

6.   Two-time Asian Cup champions, the Saudis are strong favorites to win the continental title for a third time.

7.   The continental title was later stripped from them for match-fixing however.