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Cooper Davis Steps Away From PBR's Unleash The Beast Tour

Bull riding extraordinaire Cooper Davis announces his retirement from full-time competition.

Alex Cawthon

Cooper Davis Steps Away From PBR's Unleash The Beast Tour
Cooper Davis Steps Away From PBR's Unleash The Beast Tour /

PBR World Champion, NFR qualifier, eight time PBR Finals qualifier, and Resistol Rookie Of The Year, Cooper Davis, recently announced his retirement from PBR's Unleash The Beast Tour. 

Davis accomplished his goal of making the NFR in 2013 before he made the transition to the PBR where he went on to win a PBR world title in 2016. 

With 42, 90-point rides in the PBR, Davis has had an extraordinary career. 

In previous years, Davis rode in the team series for the Carolina Cowboys and then went into the Unleash The Beast Tour, in hunt for another world championship. However, this year will look different for the Southeast, Texas bull rider.

He recently announced in an Instagram post, "I have been blessed with a career beyond my wildest dreams."

"The only thing left to accomplish is to win a PBR Teams Championship, which is why I’ve made the decision to designate the rest of my riding career to just riding in the PBR Team Series," Davis said. 

"I want to be able to give my team 100% and feel that it will extend my riding career several more years."

Davis also said he wants to be home to watch his son grow up. He credits wife, Kaitlyn Davis, for her support throughout his career and her voice of reason. 

Although Cooper Davis is stepping away from competition in the Unleash The Beast Tour, he say he can be found in the broadcast booth for the upcoming season. 

"I am grateful for the career I’ve had so far and looking forward to what’s to come." said Davis. 

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Alex Cawthon
ALEX CAWTHON

Alex Cawthon is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily. She is also an accomplished rodeo athlete and business leader driven by the desire to achieve greatness. Born and raised in Rockwall, TX where she learned the importance of family and enjoying the simple things in life. Growing up Alex focused on her academics as well as fine-tuning her abilities as an athlete, which led her to a rodeo scholarship at Tarleton State University. She competed in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) in the Southwest Region during her time in college rodeo. In addition to a long list of rodeo accomplishments, Alex’s reputation for excellence as well as her grit and determination garnered awards and high-profile brand deals. When not competing full-time as a rodeo athlete, Alex applies her intense work ethic to thrive in the classroom. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness in 2022 and will graduate in December 2023 with a Master's in Business Administration. Now based in Stephenville, Tx, Alex continues to make her mark as she establishes a career in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Alex utilizes her expertise and connections to support the sport she loves, as she joins forces with Sports Illustrated as a writer for their acclaimed feature, Rodeo Daily. Beyond Alex’s accomplishments in and out of the arena, to her core, she is tenacious, focused, and driven. Her deep roots in the Western industry have not only shaped her professional journey, but also instilled an unwavering commitment to tradition, excellence, and innovation. 

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