World Slasher Cup-2 first day elims today

Top cockfighters from around the world will battle it out in today's first day of the elimination round of this year's second edition of World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The derby's first elimination round will feature 70 match-ups of the best cockfighters, starting at 1 p.m.

Top fighters competing in today's elimination round are legendary breeder/cocker Nene Abello, two-time WSC champ Honey Yu,  Dela Cruz brothers, respected master breeder Joe Alimbuyugen, Jimmy Junsay, Anthony Ramos, Tony Tumalad, Carrie Chua, Engr. Emer Sumigad, Fiscal Moises Villanueva, Dicky Lim, Doc Ayong Lorenzo, Jojo Gatlabayan, Raffy Turingan, Mike Romulo, James Uy, and eight-time WSC champ Frank Berin to name a few.

Fighters with 2-0 record will advance to the 3-cock semi-finals on May 23, Friday, while those who scored at least a point in today's first round elimination to stay in contention for the title. 

Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph. 

World Slasher Cup 2025 1st Edition brings electrifying cockfighting action to Smart Araneta Coliseum

The Holy Grail of cockfighting happens January 20 to 26 at the Big Dome

The new year is off to an exciting start as the World Slasher Cup–often regarded as the Olympics of Cockfighting–is set to return to the Smart Araneta Coliseum this January 20 to 26.

Now in its 62nd year, this highly anticipated event continues to draw the finest breeders and cockfighting enthusiasts from across the globe, promising another thrilling week of non-stop action and exhilaration.

5 entries share 2023 World Slasher Cup 1 title

Five top entries emerged victorious in this year's World Slasher Cup 1 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Wednesday night, February 1, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Neil Figueroa (Cali Dreamers Lagitik), Jonjon Alegre (Jonah), Patrick Antonio (SFVM Sagupaan King Cutter), Justin and Jeremy Berin (Mulawin 1), and Nene Araneta (Thunderbird II) shared the coveted World Slasher Cup title after scoring 8-1 win-loss record at the end of this year's prestigious derby.

BGC/DS (BGC/DS Antipolo entry) bagged the solo runner-up honor, with 7.5 points.

Meanwhile, three entries ended the competition with 7 points each. These include the Bulldog of Antonio Celedio Jr., Sovereign Escort 2 of Albert Dichavez), and Cali Dreamers Philibillies of Danny Lim.

Ayong Lorenzo's EDL Excellence and the combined entry of Jeff Hapon and Wilfredo Aga (Onsen Resort) got 6.5 points each, while Fer Meneses and Teddy Tumang, Sheila Adajar, Pros Antonio/William, Felix Sta. Maria, and Jonarie Fortaleza and Robert Santiago, each scored 5.5 points.

Over 70 entries to compete in today's WSC 1 semis

A total of 74 entries will battle it out in the first day of semifinals of this year's World Slasher Cup 1 9-Cock Invitational Derby after surviving a tough two-cock elimination rounds last Friday night, January 27, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Top fighters competing in tonight's three-cock semifinals are sabong legend Biboy Enriquez, Pol Estrellado, Ayong Lorenzo, 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, 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, Vice Rocky Sarmento, PADZBARR, Justin and Jeremy Berin, and Mario Siochi Jr., all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.

2 entries share 2022 WSC-2 title

Two top entries emerged victorious in the second edition of the 2022 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Monday, June 6.

The combined entries of Roel C. Facundo, B. Joson, and J. Bacar (D' Shipper/ BBB) and Nyok, Tony, and Engr. Canlas (Guagua Cockpit 1) shared the coveted WSC title after scoring 8-1 win-loss record at the end of this year's prestigious derby at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

BP's Royce Hotel & Casino 2 entry, Antonio Celedio Jr.'s Bulldog entry, and KGWD Man/ Dr. Lapena's KGWD Man/ JL Balibago 2 entry bagged the runner-up honors, with 7.5 points each.

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.

WSC semis starts today

The first day of the 3-cock semi-finals of this year's World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby is happening on Wednesday, March 23, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum for entries that scored flawless wins in the elimination round.

Among the top fighters battling it out in the semi-finals are Engr. Mark Anthony Acebedo, Jun Topacio and Padz Barr, Iking Araneta, Doc Eddie Boy Cheng, Patrick Antonio, and RQP, all with 2-0 records each after the elimination round.

Another entry of RQP also scored 1.5 points, while the entries of Rudy Reyes, Kulit Alcala, Capt. Luis Tapia, Tony Marfori, Efren Canlas at Tony Boy Jr., Mayor Boyet Joson, Johnny Moore and John Seiner, and Papa Bravo, Raymond Velayo and Lito Cay, TJ Marquez, and Nene Araneta, all with 1-1 records each.