Another 87 entries are battling it out in tonight’s second round of the elimination of 2023 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Competing in today’s two-cock elimination rounds are Nene Araneta, Patrick Antonio, and Frank Berin, Tonio Romulo, Ronald Barandino, Nathan Jumper, and other top names of the sport.
Meanwhile, 72 entries will advance to the 3-cock semi-finals after surviving the 2-cock elimination round. Moving on to the next round are competitors with 2-0 record, while those who scored at least a point in yesterday’s first round elims to stay in contention for the title.
Among the top fighters battling it out in the semi-finals are Biboy Enriquez, Miggy Arayata, Jerry Celeste/Raul Panizal, Ito Ynares/Patrick Mallare/R. Medina, John Seiner/Johnny Moore, Enrique Burgarin, Antonio/William, Edgardo Go/Dennis Lumpay, Albert Dechavez, M. Pua/ L. Montenegro, Precious Grace Labios/Roel Ola, Doni/A1RC, Pol Estrellado, Ayong Lorenzo, James Atienza/Dodoy Diaz, Belle Almojera, Francis “Iskul” Juan, Butch Cambra/John Flores/Julius De Guzman, Gerome David/Marc Cruz, Adrian Manalansan, Danny Lim, Neil Figueroa, James Uy/Papa Bravo, Gary Tubianosa/Jay Soria/Nelson Garcia, Rocky Sarmento, PADZBARR, Justin and Jeremy Berin, and Mario Siochi Jr., all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.
Ernesto Mercado and Wilfredo Sembrano Jr. will also move on to the semi-finals after scoring 1.5 points in the elimination round. Other fighters with 1-1 records each will also advance to the semi-finals after surviving the 2-cock elimination round.
The winners of the semi-finals will move on to the four-cock pre-finals on January 31 and grand finals on February 1 wherein a new champion will be crowned.
This year’s World Slasher Cup has a total of 195 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.
