Seventy-three entries will move on to the 3-cock semis Wednesday, Jan. 22, after surviving the 2-cock elimination round in the World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Among the top fighters battling it out in the semis 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;
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 BaroyEstoperes, 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.
The semis will feature 112 matchups starting at 12 noon.
The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the four-cock pre-finals on Jan. 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.
