In a month where the fighting game community has been ripped apart by sexual assault allegations, confessions of wrong-doing, alleged pedophilia, and even its top tournament organizers being removed, another big name is stepping away from the world of fighting games for a different reason. Former Street Fighter V Capcom Cup overall champion Du ?NuckleDu? Dang announced his retirement from professional play yesterday following a severe automobile accident on July 2. Dang will make a full recovery from the incident but said on Twitter that he will be ?putting [his] controller down.? He retires as one of the most successful players in the SFV era.

I will be putting my controller down now. Furthermore, I will step away from social media in general since I can?t offer you guys anything anymore. Life is short and unforgiving. Call loved ones, make amends, go outside, and don?t let social media consume you. Take care. <3 ? Du Dang (@NuckleDuDang) July 7, 2020

His full statement reads:

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