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United States Bonner Bolton has transitioned from a world champion bull rider to a fashion model and media personality, sharing insights from his diverse career with a global audience.
IMG Models signed Bonner Bolton to a global modeling contract in May 2016, following his bull riding career. This partnership launched his career in fashion, leading to collaborations with various brands.
After signing with IMG Models, Bonner Bolton posed for Saks Fifth Avenue in a modeling campaign.
Bonner Bolton posed shirtless for a Br4ss underwear campaign.
Bonner Bolton appeared in a print advertisement campaign for Boot Barn's Country Chic apparel line.
American Eagle Outfitters named Bonner Bolton as one of the new faces for their 'The New American Jean' collection in July 2017.
Bonner Bolton was a celebrity contestant on the 24th season of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2017, partnering with Sharna Burgess.
Born on June 1, 1987, in Odessa, Texas, Bonner Bolton was raised on a ranch where his family has resided since 1903. Coming from a lineage of cowboys, he is a second-generation professional rodeo cowboy, with his father, Toya Bolton, being a two-decade veteran in the sport and a past George Paul Memorial Bull Riding champion in 1991. Bonner began his bull riding career at the age of 10, entering junior rodeos and later attending Odessa College and Texas Tech University on bull riding scholarships. His early career saw him compete at elite levels in the Championship Bull Riding (CBR) and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuits, establishing a reputation for resilience and skill. He notably won the CBR world championship in 2007 at the age of 20, demonstrating his prowess in the arena.
Bolton’s bull riding career climaxed with significant achievements before a career-altering injury. In 2015, he placed fourth at the PBR World Finals, his best season on the Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) where he achieved a career-high 28th ranking in the world. His contributions extended to Hollywood, serving as a stunt double for Scott Eastwood in the 2015 film “The Longest Ride,” where he notably achieved an almost eight-second ride on the PBR bull Rango for a key scene. His athletic career was unexpectedly cut short in January 2016 when a misjudged dismount during a PBR event resulted in a broken C-2 vertebra, leading to temporary paralysis. This incident prompted a forced retirement from professional bull riding.
Following his recovery, Bonner Bolton embarked on a new career path in fashion modeling. Discovered by IMG Models after an acquisition of PBR by WME/IMG, he signed a global modeling contract in May 2016. This transition opened doors to collaborations with prominent brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Br4ss underwear, Boot Barn, and American Eagle Outfitters. He was also featured as “The Cosmo Guy” in Cosmopolitan magazine. In 2017, Bolton further expanded his public profile by competing on the 24th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” where he partnered with Sharna Burgess and finished in fifth place. This array of experiences across professional sports and entertainment has positioned him as a recognized figure.
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