A total of 34 entries will battle it out in tonight’s 4-cock pre-finals of this year’s World Slasher Cup 1 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Competing in today’s pre-finals were top cockers Jerry Celeste/Raul Panizal, Alex Soriano/Rex Gale/JD Nazareno/Joseph Calma, Don King, Mheng Melendres/Romel Magwili, Carlos Tumpalan, Ernesto Mercado, Manny Gragasin, James Atienza/Dodoy Diaz, Walter Ozaeta/Art De Castro, Toto Gregore/Dennis Lumpay, Edgardo Go/Dennis Lumpay, Bong Aspe, Doni/A1RC, Roger Jamisola/Michael M., Jun Manguera/Raul Panizal/Fred Bernardino, Belle Almojera, Jessa Amante/Gellene Timbol, Lito Cay/Joel Buisan, and Tony Marfori/Nelson Mantes.
Other top names of the sports who went into the pre-finals with 2, 2.5, 3, and 3.5 points at the end of the semi-finals were E. Azotea/Joven/Aguilar/J. Bacar/B. Joson/R. Facundo, M. Rocafort/E. Occidental/F. Dacara Jr., Nyok/Tony, William Mamba/Michael Masburn, Albert Dichavez, Randy Rabara/Don King/Raffy Fonacier, Danny Lim, Conrad Siochi, Nene Araneta, Wilfredo Sembrano Jr., Mario Siochi Jr., and Allan Villegas/Obet Bello.
Meanwhile, 32 entries will be competing in the 4-cock grand finals on February 1, Wednesday, after scoring impressive wins in the elimination and semi-final round.
Leading the competition with a flawless 5-0 record are Antonio Celedio Jr., Ronald Barandino/Ayong Lorenzo, Patrick Antonio, Ayong Lorenzo, Neil Figueroa, PADZBARR, and Albert Dichavez.
Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph.