World Slasher Cup 2 off the wraps Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Close to 200 entries clash in the latest edition of the World Slasher Cup 2 Invitational 9-Cock Derby that fires off Monday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Participants and reigning Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens gather for the traditional “Pitting of Roosters” at Versailles Tent of Novotel Manila today.

Derby champs headline the list, all raring to equal the 9-0 record of Gov. Claude Bautista of Mindanao and American Cris Copas (solo champion last February).

The list includes seven-time WSC champion Patrick Antonio and other past WSC winners Frank Berin, Vice Mayor Jubee Navarro, Rey Briones, Nene Araneta, Peping Ricafort, Joey Sy, Noel Jarin, Dicky Lim, Biboy Enriquez, Ito Ynares, Anthony Lim, Vergil Intino, Lawrence Wacnang, Art de Castro, Magno Lim, Ed Apari, Honey Yu, Joey delos Santos and Rikki Reyes.

According to Pitgames Media Inc. CEO Manny Berbano also expected to vie in the event are WSC regulars Ed Ochoa, Jun Mendoza, Mel Lim, James Uy, Roel Gatchalian, Tony Marfori, Celso Evangelista, Faustino Datu Jr., Lawrence Villanueva, John Yap, James Yap, Marc Cruz, Rhemy Medrano, Arman Santos, Rey Morla, Virgilio Lacson, Jun Villanueva, Alwynn Sy, Gerry Espina, Jun Marasigan, Efren Canlas, Marvin Rocafort, Celso Salazar, Jet Fernando, Carlos Tumpalan, Boy De Roca, Nelson Uy, Louie Madlambayan, Gerry Escalona, Willard Ty, Ricky Magtuto, Marvin Perez, Eugene Perez, Kenneth Liao and Tady Palma;

Ramil Capistrano, Julio Vinluan, Rene Adao, Boody Buenaventura, Boy Montano, Jimmy Junsay, Nestor Vendivil, Jesry Palmares, Jojo Gatlabayan, Edgar Santos, Rey Directo, Nick Crisostomo, Jun Sevilla, Eddie Araneta, Boy Gamilla, Jowar Baustista, Pros Antonio, Wilvin Sy, Jeffrey Sy, Jess Moradas, Bernie Tacoy, Jun Bacolod, Tonton Uy, Atty. Arcal Astorga, Dante Hinlo, Vic Lacsao, Hector Magpantay, Amante Capuchino, Boyet Joson, Gemmy Coronel, Anthony Garcia, Nino Alando, Noe Palmares, Marvin Rillo, Jun Topacio, Mike Romulo, Charlie Chan, Elan Nagano, Remigio Llarenas, James Bagay, Erik Abella, Moises Villanueva, Toto Sevilla, Ed Ladores, Paolo Malvar, Jessie Viceo, Emil Tiu, Mikee Menez, Lito Orillaza, Boy Tuazon, Glen Eduarte and Osang dela Cruz.

Berbano himself will join the fray with partners Doc Ayong Lorenzo, 2019 WPC Big Event champ Rey Canedo of Davao and Cris Sioson of Bataan. 

Others can still register their entries via the World Slasher Cup official website; or through the Derby Office via 588-4000 local 8227, or 911-2928. 

For audiences, the World Slasher Cup Derby Office holds a Loyalty Promo that gives a huge discount to bulk buyers of tickets to all fight dates from May 27 to June 2.