Bull Fighting

Rob Smets Retirement Party
[Aug. 20, 2006] On November 2nd the PBR will honor Rob Smets, the undisputed king of bullfighting with a retirement party.
Also: Rob Smets Web Site

He's not crazy, he's simply a rider's saving grace -- and that's no bull
[Aug. 18, 2006] Former CWU wrestler comes between cowboy and 1,800-pound animal....Almost every time Mick Thompson tells people what he does for work, they raise their eyebrows...

Life just out of horn's way
[Aug. 4, 2006] Brian Dailey...Seasoned bullfighter works to keep riders from serious harm at the rodeo By Times Union Story

Dickies National Championship Bullfighting Competitors Named
[Aug. 3, 2006] The field of free-style bullfighters nears completion! The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is pleased to announce the top qualifiers for the Dickies National Championship Bullfighting event which takes place on October 27 - 29th in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 2006 Built Ford Tough World Finals presented by Wrangler. By PRCA

A Living Legend Says Good Bye
[Jul. 17, 2006] Legendary PBR bullfighter Rob Smets (Merkel, Texas), 47, initially announced at the end of January during the Express PBR Classic held in Oklahoma City his plans to end his bullfighting career. By PBR

From rider to fighter is nothing but bull
[Jun. 17, 2006] Riding bulls for a living is one thing. But fighting them, on the other hand, is another question.

Just ask Darran Robertson, 28, of Weatherford, who began riding bulls at age 12. By Danie M. Huffman Weatherford Democrat

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