BUCKING INTO THE GARDEN: This weekend, PBR’s elite 2025 Unleash The Beast returns to New York City at Madison Square Garden. The seventh stop of the 24-event 2025 individual season will mark the 18th time in history and the fourth consecutive season the premier series has traveled to the World’s Most Famous Arena. New York City will host the PBR for three days of action on Friday, January 3, at 7:45 p.m. EST, Saturday, January 4, at 7:45 p.m. EST and Sunday, January 5, at 2:45 p.m. EST.

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JULIO CESAR MARQUES WINS HIS FIRST EVENT TITLE IN ALBANY: No. 3 Julio Cesar Marques went a
perfect 3-for-3 to win his first premier series event title in Albany, New York, last weekend. The Brazilian began his quest for gold by riding Underdog for 86.25 points in Round 1 before qualifying for the championship round by making the 8 aboard Gaucho for 87 points in Round 2. Choosing Tulsa Time as his final animal athlete opponent, Marques converted for a third time, riding the powerful bovine competitor for a round-winning 88.75 points to seize the lead.

Marques, who went 7-for-17 (41.18%) with the Kansas City Outlaws during the 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series regular season, catapulted from No. 7 to No. 3 in the gold buckle race and currently sits 121.67 points behind No. 1 John Crimber. Marques takes on Huckleberry in Round 1 on Friday in his attempt to further close the gap on the young Texan. For his part, Crimber had another strong showing in Albany, going 2-for-3 and finishing fifth to maintain his spot at the top of the standings. The bull riding phenom won the opening round by riding Umm for an event-high 89.5 points before keeping the lead heading into the final round by covering Peyton’s Daddy for 86.75 points in Round 2. However, after earning a re-ride opportunity, Crimber could not make the 8 atop Reality Check, bucking off in 5.5 seconds to end his bid for a third event title of the season. He looks to bounce back aboard Whisky Trip in the opening round in Madison Square Garden.

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