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Chinese Star Xiao Hai Advances to Fatal Fury Grand Final at Esports World Cup
Chinese Star Xiao Hai Advances to Fatal Fury Grand Final at Esports World Cup

Leaders

time13-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Leaders

Chinese Star Xiao Hai Advances to Fatal Fury Grand Final at Esports World Cup

Chinese player Xiao Hai has earned his spot in the grand final of Fatal Fury: City of Wolves at the Esports World Cup after defeating Darkangel in a thrilling match, held before a large and energetic crowd at Riyadh Arena. The high-stakes battle was filled with pivotal moments that highlighted the advanced skill levels of both players, with control of the game shifting back and forth throughout the rounds. Ultimately, Xiao Hai emerged victorious. He will now face the winner of the upcoming semi-final between MOK and GO1, a match expected to be fiercely contested, given the players' elite skill sets and competitive history. These intense matches are part of the second edition of the Esports World Cup, the largest event of its kind, underscoring Saudi Arabia's commitment to advancing the gaming and esports industries, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The event has attracted global audiences, blending entertainment, technology, and culture. It also strengthens Riyadh's growing reputation as a hub for major events, showcasing Saudi Arabia's modern identity and reinforcing its position as a key player in the global esports scene. Short link : Post Views: 4 Related Stories

SB19 collaborates with Japanese gaming company for new 'Dungka!' video
SB19 collaborates with Japanese gaming company for new 'Dungka!' video

GMA Network

time27-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • GMA Network

SB19 collaborates with Japanese gaming company for new 'Dungka!' video

SB19 just collaborated with Japanese gaming company SNK Corporation for a music video featuring the P-Pop group's hit song "Dungka!" and SNK's latest fighting game, "Fatal Fury: City of Wolves." The MV, released on YouTube by SNK, is inspired by the game's key phrase, "Rev it up." The video showed clips of the members dancing and singing to "Dungka!" as well as some animated snippets from the video game. 'Thank you so much for having us for a big project - this comeback. We are very excited and thank you again. So we are hoping for the best. And do enjoy the game and our track 'Dungka!,'' SB19 said at the end of the video. 'Dungka!' is an upbeat rave track from SB19's latest EP 'Simula at Wakas.' The album also includes the comeback single, 'DAM.' Meanwhile, 'Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves' is the seventh main installment in the 'Fatal Fury' game series and the first in 26 years, since the release of 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves" in 1999. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News

Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull UK start time, TV channel and full undercard
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull UK start time, TV channel and full undercard

Wales Online

time03-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Wales Online

Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull UK start time, TV channel and full undercard

Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull UK start time, TV channel and full undercard Canelo Alvarez and William Scull face off at the ANB Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Going up against Mexican Canelo Alvarez is "El Indomable". (Image: (Photo by) ) Canelo Alvarez is back in the ring for the first time since September and will face Cuban fighter William Scull. Thirty-four-year-old Alvarez has not lost a fight since 2022, where he was beaten by Dmitry Bivol. ‌ Since then, he has ruled mighty over Gennadiy Golovkin, John Ryder, Jermell Charlo, Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga. ‌ The Mexican has signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, and this bout will be his first in the Middle East, and his first outside of the Americas. Scull has been training in Spain ahead of this fight, and was been pictured with British fighter Conor Benn at Metasport Gym in Mallorca. He's a rising name aiming to establish himself in the upper echelons of professional boxing. Article continues below Here's everything you need to know about the fight, it's being billed as 'Fatal Fury: City of Wolves'. What time does Canelo v Scull start? Canelo vs Scull will take place at around 4am UK time on Sunday, May 4, at the ANB Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Viewing details Canelo v Scull is being shown live on DAZN pay-per-view. ‌ It costs £21.99 and can be viewed on the DAZN app on smart TV, mobile phone, tablet and desktop. Who's on the undercard? MAIN EVENT: Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull – Super Middleweight Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace – Super Middleweight Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba – Heavyweight Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian – Cruiserweight Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina – Light Middleweight Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero – Middleweight Quotes corner Canelo Alvarez: "He's a good fighter," the Mexican told DAZN. "He's a good fighter. He knows how to use his reach. He's fast, and he knows how to use the ring. But I have already fought everybody. ‌ "It's going to be difficult at the beginning of the fight, and then I need to figure it out. Every fighter brings you a challenge and I'm going to find out that day. "He's fast, he moves a lot, he's very difficult. I think he's going to be a challenge for me. But no disrespect to him, I don't take anything easy. I've fought everybody and I'm ready for everything. I feel confident because of my training and I feel ready for anything." William Scull: "I'm thrilled to be here. And I'm ready to show the world that yes, we can." the Cuban told Queensbury Promotions. "Nothing comes easy in boxing, everyone knows that. Article continues below "Everything I've earned has been through shutting doubters up. I feel firm and sure of myself, and the winner on May 3 won't be decided until the final round." "I rely on my fundamentals, and I've sacrificed a lot to be here. I want people to know that anything is possible. I'm a humble warrior that's proud to represent my fellow Cubans and I'm ready to shock the world with an upset."

Devin Haney remains undefeated in lackluster fight vs. Jose Ramirez in Times Square
Devin Haney remains undefeated in lackluster fight vs. Jose Ramirez in Times Square

USA Today

time03-05-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Devin Haney remains undefeated in lackluster fight vs. Jose Ramirez in Times Square

Devin Haney remains undefeated in lackluster fight vs. Jose Ramirez in Times Square Devin Haney remains undefeated after picking up a unanimous decision win over Jose Ramirez. The fight served as the second of three "main event" fights at the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves event, which took place in the streets of Times Square in New York. The final fight of the event is a showdown between Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero. The scorecards showed Haney won the 12-round welterweight bout against Ramirez decisively. But the fight lacked sizzle. The boxers landed a combined 110 punches, according to DAZN's broadcast. Haney flinched repeatedly when Ramirez got in close, but his opponent failed to land many punches. In the end, Haney's quickness and hand speed served him well. The judges scored it 119-109, 119-109, 118-110 for Haney, who improved to 32-0. The victory helped secure a likely rematch with Ryan Garcia. Ramirez fell to 29-3. Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez round-by-round Round 1: A muscular Devin Haney doesn't look ready to flex them immediately. He backpedals in the opening moments. Jose Ramirez scores with a couple of lefts. Haney's looking strangely tentative. Ramirez misses with an overhand right. Haney's fists looked holstered. Velcro strap comes loose from Haney's right shoe. Wardrobe malfunction? Ramirez 10, Haney 9. Round 2: The Velcro strap still flapping on Haney's right shoe. Haney finally fires a crisp left, but he's still looking oddly tentative. The result of a year-long layoff or haunted by getting knocked down by Ryan Garcia three times? Nice left from Haney, and the good thing for him is Ramirez is doing very little. Haney lands a solid right as he comes alive. Ramirez 19, Haney 19. Round 3: Haney's corner has put tape over the uncooperative Velcro, according to DAZN's Jim Lampley. Haney throwing more punches, but still looks tentative when Ramirez attacks – not often enough. Haney unleashes a hard left hook. Then lands a solid right. Ramirez looks mostly flat footed and slow. Haney 29, Ramirez 28. Round 4: Haney staying on the move, as if in fear of getting hit. Just when he seemed ready to assert himself, Haney backtracks. Not a dynamic fight, to say the least. Ramirez showing little ability to hit Haney with any authority. Haney 39, Ramirez 37. Round 5: Almost non-existent action here. Ramirez struggling to catch up to Haney, and Haney staying on the move without punching. Well, just like that, Haney lands a combination. Haney 49, Ramirez 46. Round 6: Ramirez opens with a left that grazes Haney. Hey, it's progress. Haney stays on the move and quickly covers up at the sight of any punch. Ramirez bleeding from under his left eye, and he scores with a left. Haney responds with a combination, followed up with a solid body shot. Haney 59, Ramirez 55. Round 7: With all this running, Haney is definitely getting in his steps. Ramirez lands a left and then eats a right counter. Haney landing more punches but taking few chances. Ramirez showing underwhelming ability to score. Haney 69, Ramirez 64. Round 8: With all the moving, Haney treating Ramirez as if he's a Hall of Famer. Then finally slows and throws. Lands. Haney opening up. Ramirez has no answers. Haney 79, Ramirez 73. Round 9: Ramirez attacks and lands a body shot. Attacks again and lands a right. Nothing that will stagger Haney, but he needs to land more punches. Haney lands a strong right and darts to his right rather than follow up. Ramirez chasing Haney, but eats a couple of punches when he gets too close. Haney 89, Ramirez 82. Round 10: Haney back to moving rather than standing his ground. The strategy likely is paying off on the scorecards, but this is not vintage Haney. Did Garcia retire vintage Haney? He eats two jabs. Ramirez corners Haney and scores, but Haney's quickly on the move again. Haney 99, Ramirez 91. Round 11: Haney throws a big right. And misses. He needs to land a punch like that, if only to prove he's equipped for a rematch with Garcia. Ramirez lands a right. Haney burning lots of calories, and outpunching Ramirez. Haney 109, Ramirez 100. Round 12: Ramirez in need of a knockout, but it looks futile. Just lands a left to the body and fires a couple of shots as Haney darts away. Haney pot shotting. Mercifully, the fight comes to an end. Haney 119, Ramirez 109.

Teofimo Lopez wins clear decision over Barboza at boxing event in Times Square
Teofimo Lopez wins clear decision over Barboza at boxing event in Times Square

USA Today

time03-05-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Teofimo Lopez wins clear decision over Barboza at boxing event in Times Square

Teofimo Lopez wins clear decision over Barboza at boxing event in Times Square Teofimo Lopez picked up a unanimous decision win over Arnold Barboza in the middle of Times Square in New York. Teofimo Lopez defended his WBO world superlightweight title in the middle of Times Square. In one of the most unique boxing venues, Lopez stepped through the ropes on the streets of Times Square in New York to take on Arnold Barboza Jr. The fight served as the first of three "main event" fights at the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves event. The final fight of the event is a showdown between Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero. Capitalizing on his hand speed and quickness, Lopez outclassed the previously undefeated Barboza and won the WBO super lightweight title. Lopez took a hard right early that left blood flowing from under his left eye, but he maintained control in the 12-round fight. The judges scored it 116-112, 116-112, 118-110 for Lopez, who improved to 22-1. Barboza suffered his first loss and fell to 32-1. Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. round-by-round Round 12: Lopez throws a flurry, then backs away. Doesn't look willing to risk a decision in exchange for going for the KO. Barboza land two big shots, but Lopez responds. And talks a little trash as the fight comes to a close. Lopez 117, Barboza 111. Round 11: Mike Tyson analysis on DAZN: "It's a shutout, I think. I've never seen him look like this before. He's improved as a fighter." More showboating from Lopez. Not so much punching. Barboza lands a nice right, followed by another one. Dancing's not going to win this round. Lopez 107, Barboza 102. Round 10: Barboza stalking and lands a right, but eats a punch in return. Lopez staying very active with his left hand. Lopez 98, Barboza 92 Round 9: Lopez keeping his distance, perhaps to protect his apparent advantage on the scorecard. Could the strategy backfire? Well, just like that, Lopez gets revved up. He pounds Barboza and shows off the footwork on defense again. Barboza fighting back but looks overmatched, especially by Lopez's speed. Lopez 88, Barboza 83. Round 8: Lopez leading with his left and throwing rights, too. Barboza landed the hardest punch of the fight, but he looks hesitant – less apt to attack than counterattack. Lopez drills Barboza with a solid body shot and starts showboating, dodging punches. Lopez 78, Barboza 74. Round 7: Lopez not shaken up by those rights. He comes out firing. Barboza lands a punch but missed with two. Lopez cloes the gap and delivers a punch to Barboza's midsection. Lopez showing impressive versatility. Lopez 68, Barboza 65. Round 6: Lopez could be landing more punches but seems to be enjoying some preening and showboating as he works the ring. Oh, Lopez takes a big right! Barboza follows up with a second right. Lopez cut underneath his left eye. Lopez 58, Barboza 56. Round 5: Lopez lands a left to the body and takes a counter left to the head. Barboza looks down but not out. Lopez capitalizing on his quickness and footspeed again. Barboza trying to measure the distance – too far – before he throws his punches. Lopez scores a hard right then lands a flurry of jabs. Lopez 48, Barboza 47. Round 4: Lopez land a combination almost the moment the bell sounds. Lopez showing his quickness and footspeed now. An elusive target taking control. Barboza landing the occasional punch, but nearly enough to win a round. Barboza 38, Lopez 38. Round 3: Lopez firing body shots and throws a hard right, too. Looks comfortable but has yet to press the action. Barboza responds with a straight right. Lopez lands a hard left and now showing more authority that include another hard right. Barboza 29, Lopez 28. Round 2: Barboza has set up at the center of the ring, then charges after Lopez. Barboza lands a left and maybe gaining confidence. Barboza throws a solid right counter. Barboza 20, Lopez 18. Round 1: Arnold Barboza Jr. and Teofimo Lopez both open with left jabs. Lopez throws a combination and Barboza paws back with the jab. Barboza steps forward and throws a combination. Lopez throws an overhand right, so hard he briefly loses his balance. Barboza lands a couple of crisp punches. He closes strong but eats a right hand too. Barboza 10, Lopez 9.

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