Another 120 matchups of the best cockfighters from around the world will be featured in today’s second round of the elimination of the 2025 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby–regarded as the Olympics of Cockfighting–at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Top fighters who will be competing in the derby’s second elimination round are Jimmy Parayno, Tony Lizares/ Jojo Bacar and Friends, Elmer Billoso/ Kenneth Falsis, Atty. Pulanduta/ Kendrick Borromeo, Carlo Arguelles/ Aries Alvarez, Gaddiel Malinay/ Carlos Timbol, Engr. Franny Joy Brillantes/ FJB, Engr. James Rabanp/ SB/ Engr. Emer Sumigad, Atty. Art De Castro/ Walter Ozeata, Arnold/ Edwin/ Jerry Dela Cruz, Celzo Bros./Doc RB Fulgencio, Engr. Erni Baldo/ Engr. Del Llabres, Judge Paneda/ Atty. Christian, Tony Kho/ Tata Rey Briones, Tony Marfori, Pete Policarpio, Engr. Ruben Quindoza, Edil Cabungcal, Jon jon Alegre, Ricardo Matibag, James Atienza, Honey Yu, Biboy Enriquez, Doc Ayong Lorenzo, Bebot Uy/ Patrick Antonio, Lito Cay, Doc Eddie Boy Cheng, and Frank Berin to name a few.
Competitors with 2-0 record will move on to the 3-cock semi-finals on January 23, while those who scored at least a point in tonight’s matchups to stay in contention for the title.
Meanwhile, top fighters battling it out in the semi-final round after scoring impressive wins during the first day of the elimination round 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, and other top names of the sport.
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.
