World Slasher Cup 2026 kicks off at Smart Araneta Coliseum

 

World Slasher Cup 2026 kicks off at Smart Araneta Coliseum By CHRISTIAN SALVAÑA, InternOver 300 elite gamefowl breeders from across the globe are expected to participate in the annual World Slasher Cup happening on Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Dubbed as the Olympics of Cockfighting, the 9-cock derby promises thrilling competition, with eliminations set for Jan. 26 to 27, followed by the semifinals on Jan. 28 and 29. The championship round is scheduled for Feb. 1.For decades, the WSC has been the battleground for the best breeders and gamecocks in the sport. Pioneers such as Mike Formosa from Hawaii, Ray Alexander from Texas, and Filipino legends Patrick Antonio, Ed Aparri, and Biboy Enriquez have all made a name here.In 2025, the first edition of the WSC crowned the combined entry of J. Bacar/RCF/B. Joson/E. Brus/F. Maranan as grand champions. D\'Shipper RS-BBB RCF E\'Bros-Balaraw scored a perfect 9-0 record to take home the title.In the second edition in May, The Bad Boy MJ Raffy of Raffy Turingan and Joegrey Gonsalez tallied 8.5 points to capture the solo championship."We would like to invite everyone, aficionados, and newcomers, to the first edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup. Like the Olympics, this is the gathering of the world\'s best breeders and their gamecocks. Expect thrilling and high-quality competition from the sport\'s elite," said Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom. World Slasher Cup 2026 kicks off at Smart Araneta Coliseum top,sports