Top cockfighters from around the world will battle in the second round of the elimination of this year’s second edition of World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The derby’s first elimination round featured 86 match-ups of the best cockfighters. Competitors with 2-0 record will move on to the 3-cock semi-finals on May 24, while those who scored at least a point in yesterday’s first round elimination to stay in contention for the title.
Top fighters who will be competing in the semi-finals are Jaime Lim, RBM/Hilbert Crisistomo, Engr. Nemencio Quimado/Doc Nilo Magtibay/Niño Lorenzo Tobiano, Rey/ Boy Nita/Haponesa, Boyet Plaza/Malvin Cordeta, Mike Romulo/Owen Medina, Aries Alvarez/Jun Durano, Felix Trebol, Nestor Mercado/Lito Orillaza, Raymond Dela Cruz, Bulldog, Frank Berin/Jaronila/Baby Boy Singson, and Balong/RSF, all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.
Allan Villegas/Obet Bello, JoemarieBantillo/Nico Rodelas/Rey Arenas, EP/Jimmy Rimando, Bobby Fernandez/ James Uy, and Presley De Jesus will also advance to the semi-finals after scoring 1.5 points in the elimination round. Other fighters with 1 win and 1 loss will also move on to the next round after surviving the 2-cock elimination round.
Meanwhile, Thursday’s elimination round will feature 79 match-ups of the best cockfighters from around the world. The winners of this round will move on to the 3-cock semi-finals on May 25, Saturday.
The winners of the semi-finals will move on to the four-cock pre-finals on May 27 and grand finals on May 28 wherein a new World Slasher Cup champion will be crowned.
This year’s World Slasher Cup has a total of 165 entries.
Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph.
