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Bull riding is far from a walk in the park. It is a sport that captures the hearts and minds of those who dare to watch. It’s a remarkable display of courage and athleticism. Riding a bull for just 8 seconds may not sound like much but this adrenaline-pumping, high-risk endeavor is not for the faint of heart. This sport is both dangerous and praiseworthy. However, apart from being dangerous, it has garnered a lot of fan base.

As the new season is about to start, so is the excitement. The highly anticipated ‘Unleash The Beast’ event is going to begin. As the name suggests ‘Unleash The Beast’ ? means to release their full potential, power, or energy. So will be it this season. However, this upcoming rodeo event will make its long-anticipated debut in Salt Lake City at the iconic Delta Center this 2024 year.

?A Historic bull riding showdown

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In a historic moment, the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City will play host to PBR’s premier tour for the very first time in the heart of Utah, where the world’s top 30 bull riders will leave it all on the line, vying for vital points in the 2024 world title race and a shot at the individual series Championship. As the 11th event and the midway point of the 2024 season, Utah fans will be treated to a thrilling display of world-class riders on their journey to the ultimate world title.

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2023 PBR Unleash The Beast highlights

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The 2023 PBR Unleash The Beast event witnessed a spectacular win by Andrew Alvidrez. During the event, Alvidrez secured his second consecutive victory, making him the No. 1 ranking in the race for the 2023 PBR World Championship. He achieved this feat amid a fantastic six-out ride streak, surpassing Cooper Davis by 68.5 points, who holds the No. 2 position.

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Alvidrez covered all three of his bovine opponents, starting his journey to the top by riding Skull Crusher in Round 1 for 87.5 points. He maintained his perfect performance in Round 2 when he went head-to-head with Red Mosquito, earning 87.75 points. During the championship round, Alvidrez went up against Pickle Moonshine and did an amazing job, riding the bull for a whopping 89.25 points.

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This fantastic performance led to his victory and put him in the lead for the World Championship. He got a check for $42,257 and 132.5 Unleash The Beast points as a reward, which helped him jump from the No. 4 ranking to the No. 1 spot. Now, as the new season approaches it will be much more fun to see this season’s victory.

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