J.B. Mauney
James Burton "J.B." Mauney (/ˈmuːni/; born January 9, 1987) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding. At the very beginning of his career, he rode in both the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and Championship Bull Riding (CBR) circuits, before deciding to ride full-time in the PBR in early 2006. He won the PBR Rookie of the Year title that same year and was a top contestant in said organization for several years; eventually winning the PBR world championship in 2013 and 2015. During the last few years of his career, he competed full-time in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). He is considered one of the greatest bull riders of his generation.
J.B. Mauney | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Burton Mauney |
| Nickname | J.B. |
| Born | January 9, 1987 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 140 lb (64 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Rodeo |
| Event | Bull riding |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Retired | 2023 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 2015 PBR World Champion 2013 PBR World Champion 2013 PBR World Finals Event Champion 2009 PBR World Finals Event Champion 2009 PBR Challenger Tour Champion 2006 PBR Rookie of the Year 2006 PBR Challenger Tour Champion |
In 2023, Mauney was ranked No. 9 on the list of the top 30 bull riders in PBR history.
In May 2024, Mauney will be inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame.