Dener Barbosa is Perfect in Georgia, Wins PBR’s Historic 2020 Gwinnett Invitational

Photo Courtesy AndyWaton - Bull StockMedia
Photo Courtesy AndyWaton - Bull StockMedia

Brazilian Wins Second Premier Series Event and is Now No. 6 in the World
 
As PBR (Professional Bull Riders) brought fans a closed for-TV-only event this weekend in light of global health concerns, Brazilian Dener Barbosa (Paulo de Faria, Brazil) was able to ride his way to a $35,000 victory payday with a perfect 3-for-3 performance.

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Moreira Capitalizes on Decision to Come Stateside, Wins Round 1 of the Ground-Breaking 2020 Gwinnett Invitational

Photo Courtesy AndyWatson - Bull StockMedia
Photo Courtesy AndyWatson - Bull StockMedia

For the second week in a row, on an unprecedented night best described as “surreal,” a rookie put up a big ride to move up the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) world standings.
Living the American dream after arriving in the country less than three months ago, Mauricio Gula Moreira (Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil) earned more money on this night than his entire 2019 earnings. Moreira got his fellow riders on their feet, as the only others in attendance, with an 87.75-point conquering of Freakin Wicked (David Rodeo Ranch/Fogle).

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