MANILA, Philippines — The 2018 World Slasher Cup Invitational 9-Cock Derby, a certified crowd drawer, enters its fifth day today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Thunderbird entry of JLA and 23 others, each with 2 -0 (win-loss) cards, compete in today’s semifinal round sponsored by Excellence Poultry & Livestock Specialists.
First timers Rey Canedo of Davao and Cris Sioson of Bataan who teamed up with CEO Manny Berbano of Pit Games Media Inc. made impressive victories Tuesday.
Newcomer Cholo Violago of Bulacan also racked up four wins in four fights to outsmart the veterans.
Dr. Bel Almojera (Florida, USA), Mark and Joel Salazar (Malaysia), Mahakam group (Indonesia ) and Roger Nook will banner the foreign contingent.
Cockfight idol and Rep. Patrick Antonio, Arnel Cantal, Claude Bautista, Arthuro Suarez, Arman Santos, Emman Pichay,Tiny Meneses, Ruben Tan,Tady Palma, Jojo Gatlabayan, Joseph Canelas, John Gutierrez, Capt. Alven Javier, Rico Abliter,Edwin Olazo and Jess Moradas complete the frontrunners’ cast.
The remaing schedules: Feb. 3 (semifinals); Feb.4, 5 and 6 (finals for participants with 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 points) and Feb.7 (finals for participants with 4, 4.5 and 5 points).
Patron and box tickets are available at Ticketnet box office at the Araneta Coliseum Circle, beside yellow gate; or call 911-5555 for more info.
