A total of 57 entries will compete in the first day of the semifinal round of this year's second edition of the World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby after surviving a tough two-cock elimination round last Wednesday night, May 21, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The top cockfighters battling it out in tonight's three-cock semifinals are sabong legend Nene Abello/Rodel JDB, Jimmy Junsay, Jeffrey Sy/Alwyn Sy, Dr. Buddy Robrigado, ATK/TRB/Rod Advincula, Enzo Uy, AEJ Bros., Engr. Emer Sumigad, Michael Pesigan/Anthony Garcia, VG Lacson, Louie Bruno/Gian Christian Cabarloc, Ronnie Pastor, Engr. Reynaldo Dalanon, Don Don Hain, Danny Lim, Tony Tumalad, Joe Alimbuyugen/JC Luckyman/RKLA, Engr. James Rabano and CPB, Bobby Fernandez/James Uy, Engr. Rey Manzano, Derek Paquiz, Jess Floro, Conrad Siochi, Anthony Ramos, Joey Dastas, Carrie Chua/JJC, Doc Ayong Lorenzo/Boyet Plaza, Mike Romulo/Tonio Romulo, Jojo Gatlabayan/Atty. Lawrence Villanueva/A. Biton, Bentot Panganiban, Raffy Turingan/Geofrey Gonzales, Frank Berin/JLA, Kap Walter, and other big names in sports.
Participants who scored 1.5 points and 1 point in the elimination round will also move on to the semifinals.
Meanwhile, another 59 entries will also advance to the second day of the semifinal round on Saturday, May 24, led by Ryan Rolando/Fred Fernan, Ricky Magtuto, Engr. Sumigad/Engr. James Rabano, Al Estudilio, Jessie Viceo, Padz Barreda, Jessie Tapida Jr./Asisclo Manarin, Zaldh Dagdag/Romeo Gamboa, Ajho Dimaano, Fiscal Villanueva, Carlos Tumpalan, Carlo Arguelles, Frank Taianao/Guam Boys, Ed Jaraba, Frederick Agpalasin, Bebot Uy/Voltaire Atienzar/Jojo Bacar/D. Broker, JB Bernos/Jun Durano, Capt. JQ De Castro/Capt. VSQ, Patrick Villalon/Rolo Urquico/Harold Imperial, Mr. Bank/Frank Berin, Mr. Bank/Arnold Dela Cruz, and JB Bernos/VG Lacson/John Lee/E. Arañez; all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.
The semi-final winners will move on to the four-cock pre-finals on May 26 and the grand finals on May 27; they will crown a new World Slasher Cup champion there.
Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph.
