From November 2 through 6, Western sports fans have the chance to watch the top cowboys from around the globe compete in the “toughest event on Earth” when the 2016 Built Ford Tough Series World Finals takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PBR BFTS Finals Week
Top Built Ford Tough Series World Finalists
Silvano Alves joins this select group of athletes and additionally holds the recognition of being a three-time Professional Bull Riding World Champion.
• Kaique Pacheo-The 21-year-old hails from Brazil and turned pro three years ago. He currently enjoys the number one spot in the world standings. After 50 rides, Pacheo earned 2,585.33 points. His earnings for 2016 thus far total $232,350.20.
• J.B. Mauney-No doubt his hometown of Statesville, North Carolina is proud of this cowboy who won the 2015 World Champion title and the $1,000,000 bonus. The 29-year-old PBR athlete has been a pro for 11 years and is currently holding the number two position in the world standings. After 30 rides, Mauney has 2,390.00 points under his belt, which earned him $131,817.93.
• Joao Ricardo Viera-The 32-year-old Brazilian has been a professional bull rider for four years and stands fourth in the world standings. After 42 rides he amassed 2,120.00 points and has earnings for the year totaling $193,365.23.