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. |