THOUSANDS gather at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum as the 2017 World Slasher Cup 2 Invitational 9-Cock Derby grand finals unfold today.
“After six days of high-flying action, the champion or champions will finally be known today,” said WSC media partner Manny Berbano of Pitgames Media.
Slighty ahead are five pointers Tonton Lim (Lucban), Rep. Patrick Antonio (Sagupaan T2S 500), Aurelio Yee and John Gutierrez (Casa Juan Resort), Rep. Khulit Alcala (VJA Khulit CC Combine 2), Escolin and Eslabon brothers (Escolin Eslabon) and WSC 1 champ Frank Berin (Mulawin).
The WSC’s main backers are Thunderbird and Petron, as well as Filipino-owned company Excellence Poultry and Livestock Specialists.
Notable four pointers include Doc Ayong Lorenzo (DVH EDL Excellence), Mario Villamor (Phoenix BMJ), Dr. Bel Almojera of Florida (Blue Angels), Carlos Camacho/George Goitia of California (671 Firebird Uppercut), Pol Estrellado (PE Farms) and Mark Calixto (JMC Fortuna).
Also with four points are Emong/Peter Alsosa/Mang Nick (Balete Eco Farm), Jun Bacolod/Alex Macariola (Roan AVM Diamond), James Uy/Raymund Calderon (Super Great 4352), Vice Gov. Odie Fausto/Cong. Ramon Nolasco/BM Al Ponce (LNF RCN Power Pack June 17 Cauayan), Arnold Mendoza (Temecula Creek), Frank Berin (Sebastian NEJ); Emil Tiu (Northern Harbor Pier 15 RCA), Rep. Khulit Alcala (VJA Khulit CC Combine 1), Rep. Patrick Antonio (AEJ Gamefarm Sagupaan Superfeeds), Amante Capuchino (ARC Oliver 1), Frank Berin (Sebastian AC) and Ador Pleyto/Allan Villegas/Manny Gragasin (SAP AV Masigasig).
Hosted by the Pintakasi of Champions, the World Slasher Cup remains as the biggest and most prestigious showdown of local and international cockfighters. Only the best gamefowl breeders participate in this derby, and a win here is considered the holy grail to all sabong enthusiasts.