James Burton Mauney (/ ˈmuːni /; born January 9, 1987 [1]) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. He was a top contestant in the Professional Bull Riders circuit …

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mauney was riding bulls before most kids his age had driver’s licenses. After winning the Southern Rodeo Association Junior All-Around title in 2002, he joined the …

Apr 17, 2022 · J.B. Mauney, in full, James Burton Mauney (pronounced Mooh-nee), gave his first stint in rodeo at a very young age of three in sheep riding. He then began bull riding at the age of 13 with the …

Jan 9, 2025 · Retirement is tough for any athlete. What does it look like for the greatest bull rider of all time? Cowboy-turned-coach J.B. Mauney talks about the arena glory days, his decision to call it...

May 22, 2024 · Legendary bull rider J.B. Mauney broke his neck while riding Arctic Assassin, ending his career. Now he keeps the old bull in his front pasture.

Considered by many as the greatest of all time, Mauney, a name synonymous with resilience, grit and freakish natural talent in the world of professional bull riding, won the PBR World Championship in …

Sep 13, 2023 · Bull riding champion J.B. Mauney announced Tuesday that he decided to retire after breaking his neck during a recent competition.

Jan 25, 2025 · JB Mauney, the celebrated rodeo cowboy, has captivated fans with his thrilling rides and undeniable skill. While he continues to recover from recent injuries, Mauney remains a prominent …

Aug 1, 2025 · Two-time world champion bull rider J.B. Mauney is now coaching the Oklahoma Wildcatters. Mauney retired from bull riding after breaking his neck in September 2023.

Oct 7, 2024 · J.B. Mauney is a former professional rodeo cowboy known for specializing in bull riding. He competed in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and Championship Bull Riding (CBR) circuits …