World Slasher Cup officially crowns new champ

TJ Marquez earns first WSC title after dominant performance 

After six-days of exhilarating cockfights featuring some of the biggest names at the World Slasher Cup (WSC) 2022, one competitor ruled above them all as TJ Marquez of Texas Cockpit Arena brought home the title of World Slasher Cup champion. 

Marquez has formally received his WSC trophy last April 6, 2022 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City after his phenomenal run at the cockfight matches held from March 21 to 27 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

“This is a dream come true for me. My victory here is really a huge blessing. I was given an avenue to promote traditional sabong. Thank you to the Araneta Coliseum management,” Marquez said after receiving his trophy. 

TJ Marquez tops 2022 World Slasher Cup 1

TJ Marquez (Texas Cockpit Arena) topped the 2022 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby last Sunday, March 27, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

TJ's entry, which fielded Oakgrove, Roundhead and other bloodlines with oriental infusion, scored 8-1 win-loss record to bag the solo championship. This is his first WSC trophy.

Patrick Antonio's Sagupaan Complexor 3000/TERVIVAC entry and Gary Tubianosa and Jay Soria's Sta. Maria entry were pitted in the deciding championship match, but the fight ended in a draw. They bagged runner-up honors, with 7.5 points each.

Papa Bravo also scored 7.5 points, while Dennis Lumpay and Pablito Gregore ended the competition with 7 points, respectively.