TJ Marquez (Texas Cockpit Arena) topped the 2022 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby last Sunday, March 27, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
TJ’s entry, which fielded Oakgrove, Roundhead and other bloodlines with oriental infusion, scored 8-1 win-loss record to bag the solo championship. This is his first WSC trophy.
Patrick Antonio’s Sagupaan Complexor 3000/TERVIVAC entry and Gary Tubianosa and Jay Soria’s Sta. Maria entry were pitted in the deciding championship match, but the fight ended in a draw. They bagged runner-up honors, with 7.5 points each.
Papa Bravo also scored 7.5 points, while Dennis Lumpay and Pablito Gregore ended the competition with 7 points, respectively.
Sabong veterans Iking Araneta and Mayor Boyet Joson scored 6.5 points each.
Top fighters with six points: Doc Eddieboy Cheng, Jun Topacio and Padz Barr, Johnny Moore and John Seiner, Nene Araneta, and RQP.
The WSC will return on May 26 until June 1 only at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
