World Slasher invitational set

MANILA, Philippines - The World Slasher Cup-2, 8-Cock Invitational Derby gets going June 6 with a power-packed international cast fielding in their top-notch entries in the week-long event at the Araneta Coliseum.

B-Meg Derby Ace will be presentor of the bi-annual event dubbed as the world series of cockfighting with the Pintakasi of Champions as host.

The event, which ends June 12, is sponsored by Thunderbird Enertone and will be launched on Saturday at the Gateway Suites at the Araneta Center.

One hundred eight of the best roosters will be fielded in by top-caliber breeders and cockfighters from more than five countries, including Hawaii.

Patrick Antonio, the solo champion in January’s World Slasher-1, is again expected to show up with the aces from Joey Salangsang of Gen. Santos City together with 2010 WSC-2 solo champion Art de Castro and Eddie Aparri.

The two-cock elims will be held June 6 for the first set with the second batch slugging it out on June 7.

The two-cock semis for Group A is set June 8, while Group B meets on June 9. The four-cock finals for Group A is on June 11 and on June 12 for Group B.

For details, contact the Araneta Coliseum at 911-3101 and look for Boy San Pedro or Dong Lamoste.