The best cockfighters from around the world will be tested in another round of grueling eliminations in the 2025 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Top contenders who will be competing in the derby's second elimination round are Jimmy Parayno, Tony Lizares/ Jojo Bacar and Friends, Elmer Billoso/ Kenneth Falsis, Atty. Pulanduta/ Kendrick Borromeo, Carlo Arguelles/ Aries Alvarez, Gaddiel Malinay/ Carlos Timbol, Engr. Franny Joy Brillantes/ FJB, Engr. James Rabanp/ SB/ Engr. Emer Sumigad, Atty. Art De Castro/ Walter Ozeata, Arnold/ Edwin/ Jerry Dela Cruz, Celzo Bros./Doc RB Fulgencio, Engr. Erni Baldo/ Engr. Del Llabres, Judge Paneda/ Atty. Christian, Tony Kho/ Tata Rey Briones, Tony Marfori, Pete Policarpio, Engr. Ruben Quindoza, Edil Cabungcal, Jon jon Alegre, Ricardo Matibag, James Atienza, Honey Yu, Biboy Enriquez, Doc Ayong Lorenzo, Bebot Uy/ Patrick Antonio, Lito Cay, Doc Eddie Boy Cheng, and Frank Berin, to name a few.

Competitors with 2-0 record will move on to the 3-cock semifinals on Thursday, Jan.  23, while those who scored at least a point in Tuesday’s matchups will stay in contention for the title.

Meanwhile, top fighters battling it out in the semifinal round after scoring impressive wins during the first day of the elimination round are Atty. JCC/Jon Con/Mark Concepcion, Don Destura, Felix Punzalan, Engr. Emer Sumigad, Notnot Bonifacio/Arnel Ong/R. De Jesus, JKL/KEN, James Rabano, Ryan Paires/Louie Montengero/Manny Pua, Jimmy Junsay/RJ Uriarte, JC Gee and Friends, E. Ramos/E. Calivozo/E. Chua/J. Marasigan, Dicky Lim/Darryl and Andrew Lim, Edison Casco, J. Bacar/RCF/B. Joson/E. Brus/F. Maranan, Ricky Magtuto, Rudy/Simo/Ignancio Oribello La Union, R. Barandino/Doc Ayong Lorenzon/Barandino Bros., Nene Araneta, Engr. E. Bugarin/CA Valley Golf Antipolo City, Mike and Tonio Romulo/Owen Medina, Eddie Aguilar/Jimmy Mariquit, Aurelio Yee/Raffy Turingan, Capt. Von Mark Antenor/Boss Baroy Estoperes, Frank Berin, and other top names of the sport.

The winners of the semifinals will advance to the four-cock pre-finals on Jan. 25 and grand finals the following day where the new World Slasher Cup champion will be crowned.