BY MARK REY MONTEJO
Everything is set for the staging of the grandest cockfighting event in the country – the 2024 World Slasher Cup – on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
The five-day event has attracted the practically the who’s who in cockfighting industry from around the world, thus guaranteeing another blockbuster showdown for the ultimate prize.
The 61st edition of the event regarded as the Holy Grail of cockfighting, will see 200 entries battling right in the opening day.
“The 2024 World Slasher Cup 1st Edition promises to be filled with explosive face-offs and adrenaline pumping bouts that will surely thrill all cockfighting fans,” said Uniprom COO Irene Jose.
“We’re excited to see all sabong fans out there come together at the Big Dome for the Olympics of cockfighting,” she added.
The ‘sabong’ hopefuls will first compete in a two-day elimination round on Jan. 29 and 30, followed by semifinals on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. After a break on Feb. 2, the Pre-Finals will be held on Feb. 3 before the Grand Finals on Feb. 4.
Jose Panganiban Jr.’s Infiniti Gold 6-Cock Derby June 21 Manila Arena-2 and partners Pablito Gregore and Dennis Lumpay’s 22GF/Ormoc Joe emerged as co-champions last year after finishing with 7.5 points.
Tied for runners-up with 7.0 points were Tata Gov/Tata Rey, Fiscal Moises Villanueva, Eddie Gonzales, Jon Jon Cano, Frank/Guam Boys/Joey Melendres, and Nene Araneta while Bebot Uy and Patrick Antonio listed 6.5 points to draw level with Daday Siochi/Raymond Dela Cruz’s Old Model/SN.
