2022 World Slasher Cup 2 expected to attract world’s top cockers

Breeders, cockers, and enthusiasts come together for the Olympics of Cockfighting from May 31 to June 6

Get ready for non-stop action at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as the 2022 World Slasher Cup returns for its second leg. And just like the first edition last March, this new round is expected to once again attract some of the top names in the field of cockfighting from all over the Philippines and the world.

The 2022 World Slasher Cup 2 Invitational 9-Cock Derby will take place from May 31 to June 6 at its home at the Big Dome. While the matches will observe the traditional 9-cock derby format, bettors inside the venue will be provided kiosks for betting, or link to an online portal that can only be accessed through smartphones while inside the coliseum.

The derby will be spread out to seven days. The two-cock elimination round will take place on May 31 and June 1, then the three-cock semis will happen on June 2 and 3. The derby will have a two-day break on June 4 and 5 before resuming on June 6 for the four-cock pre-finals and grand finals.

Many local and international cockers are expected to join the 2022 World Slasher Cup 2. In the past, it has brought together giants in the field of cockfighting coming from various countries like the United States, Kuwait, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many others. The event has also been the top destination for local cockers and breeders who aim to be named the world’s best. 

One of the most anticipated names staging a comeback is TJ Marquez, the defending WSC champ. At the 2022 World Slasher Cup 1 derby last March, Marquez secured a win-loss record of 8-1 after fielding an impressive roster of bloodlines such as Oakgrove, Roundhead, and others with oriental infusion, earning him the distinct honor of being the sole champion of the latest WSC edition.

The World Slasher Cup started in 1963 and has since been held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The event grew to become the biggest and most prestigious international cock derby, with the 

best breeders and cock fighters from all over the world participating. This legacy has earned the World Slasher Cup the nickname “Olympics of Cockfighting”, and many consider the event as the Holy Grail of cockfighting.

“We are excited to once again welcome cockfighting enthusiasts and our cockers and breeders from every corner of the globe for the second World Slasher Cup this year. We promise them an enjoyable time as they feel the excitement of world-class derby matches. This is an event that they won’t want to miss,” Dong Lamoste, WSC Derby Office head and Smart Araneta Coliseum’s pit manager, said.

For more information about the event, you may visit www.worldslashercup.ph, and like and follow them on Facebook.

Photos by GIA ALLANA