The heat is on at the iconic Smart Araneta Coliseum as 90 thrilling matchups take center stage today, marking the second day of the elimination round for the 2025 World Slasher Cup 2 9-Cock Invitational Derby.
Some of the world’s most formidable cockfighting contenders are set to battle it out in this highly anticipated round, including seasoned veterans and powerhouse teams such as Rudy Penaredondo, Ryan Iyas & Nelson Macasaet, Ricky Magtuto, Al Estudillo, Engr. Emer Sumigad & Engr. James Rabano, Ito Ynares, Jessie Viceo, Gaddiel Malinay & Carlos Timbol, Padz Barreda, JB Bernos/Ampil/Bacud Bros., Allan Dela Cruz, Zaldy Dagdag & Romeo Gamboa, Ajho Dimaano, Fiscal Villanueva, Carlos Tumpalan, Carlo Arguelles, Neil Lizares, Jojo Alcovendaz, Frank Taianao & the Guam Boys, Ed Jaraba, Ruel Pacquaio & Biboy Enriquez, Frederick Agpalasin, Allan Mendoza, Jesry Palmares/Dan Miller/Charlie Chan, Bebot Uy/Voltaire Atienzar/Jojo Bacar/D. Broker, Dan Miller/Victor Sierra, Doc Eddie Boy Cheng, JLA, Frank Berin, and Mr. Bank/Arnold Dela Cruz.
Participants who secure a 2-0 win-loss record will earn a spot in the three-cock semi-finals scheduled for Saturday, May 24. Competitors who manage a split (1 win and 1 loss) will still remain in contention for the coveted championship title.
Meanwhile, the spotlight shifts to an equally stacked roster of top contenders who have already clinched their slots in the semi-finals after stellar performances on opening day. This includes fan-favorites and derby legends such as Nene Abello & Rodel JDB, DGP/ECM/C/O Ronald Basilio, Joe Alimbuyugen/JC Luckyman/RKLA, ATK/TRB/Rod Advincula, Jeffrey Sy & Alwyn Sy, Engr. Rey Manzano, Arnold/Edwin/Jerry Dela Cruz, Jess Floro & Jimmy Rimando, Jimmy Junsay, Dr. Buddy Robrigado, Don Don Hain, Conrad Siochi, Butch Brotonel/JJC, Carrie Chua/JJC, CPB, Ronnie Pastor, Joey Dastas, Dicky Lim/Darryl Lim, Raffy Turingan/Geofrey Gonzales, Mike/Tonio Romulo, Kap Walter, and Bruno Dinero/Frank Berin.
Winners of the semi-final rounds will advance to the four-cock pre-finals on May 26, leading up to the grand finals on May 27, where the next World Slasher Cup Champion will be crowned.
🎟️ Fans eager to witness the electrifying matches live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum can purchase tickets via TicketNet or visit www.worldslashercup.ph.
