World Slasher 2 finals showdown under way

MANILA, Philippines — Fierce derby action resumes today as the World Slasher Cup 2 Invitational nine-cock derby holds its four-cock finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Rene Medina of California, Celso Salazar/Dems Villaverde, Doc Ayong Lorenzo, Biboy Enriquez, Rikki Reyes, Bal Samson, Rey Briones, Patrick Puno, Felix and RC Gatchalian, Jojo Gatlabayan, Boy de Roca, Joey Melendres of Australia and Jake Zobel head the list of participants with 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 points out to stay in the title hunt in the event backed by Excellence Poultry and Livestock Specialists and Pit Game Media Inc. of CEO Manny Berbano.

Participants with 4, 4.5, and 5 points slug it out in their own side of the finals tomorrow.

“It’s still anybody’s race for the championship considering the tight contest for the last four days,” said the WSC derby office head Dong Lamoste.

Three entries remained unbeaten with 5-0 (win-loss) records, two of them owned by defending champion Frank Berin, and another by Patrick Antonio.

Dr. Bel Almojera of Florida, USA, Hermie Capuchino, Gov. Kulit Alcala, and Jun Lao/CGV head the list of 4.5 pointers.

For patron and box tickets, visit Ticketnet box office at Araneta Coliseum Circle (beside Yellow Gate) or call 911-5555 or follow the WSC official website at www.worldslashercup.ph, or the official Facebook page at @WorldSlasherCupOfficial for updates.