Seventy-three entries will move on to the 3-cock semi-finals today, January 22, after surviving the 2-cock elimination round of this year’s first edition of World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby–regarded as the Cockfighting Olympics–at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Among the top fighters battling it out in today’s semi-finals are Atty. JCC/Jon Con/Mark Concepcion, Don Destura, Felix Punzalan, Engr. Emer Sumigad, Notnot Bonifacio/Arnel Ong/R. De Jesus, JKL/KEN, James Rabano, Ryan Paires/Louie Montengero/Manny Pua, Jimmy Junsay/RJ Uriarte, JC Gee and Friends, E. Ramos/E. Calivozo/E. Chua/J. Marasigan, Dicky Lim/Darryl and Andrew Lim, Edison Casco, J. Bacar/RCF/B. Joson/E. Brus/F. Maranan, Ricky Magtuto, Rudy/Simo/Ignancio Oribello La Union, R. Barandino/Doc Ayong Lorenzon/Barandino Bros., Nene Araneta, Engr. E. Bugarin/CA Valley Golf Antipolo City, Mike and Tonio Romulo/Owen Medina, Eddie Aguilar/Jimmy Mariquit, Aurelio Yee/Raffy Turingan, Capt. Von Mark Antenor/Boss Baroy Estoperes, Frank Berin; all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.
Other cockfighters who scored 1-1 records each will also advance to the semi-finals.
Today’s semi-finals will feature 112 matchups starting at 12 noon.
The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the four-cock pre-finals on January 25 and grand finals on January 26 where the new World Slasher Cup champion will be crowned.
Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph.
