James Burton Mauney (/ˈmuːni/; born January 9, 1987[1]) is an American former professional rodeo cowboy who specialized in bull riding.

"[2] During the latter years of his career, Mauney was nicknamed "the Dragonslayer" for his ability to conquer several of the toughest bulls he was matched against.

[7] Mauney is one of only five riders to get a qualified ride on Asteroid which he accomplished on the BFTS in San Antonio, Texas, in August 2012, for a score of 93.50 points.

[14] On November 5, 2016, Mauney made PBR history by being the first bull rider to reach the $7 million mark in career earnings.

[15] In 2017, Mauney suffered a significant injury to his right arm, requiring surgery to install a screw and 13 anchors.

[16] Mauney's career has been plagued with many injuries, but he has continued to pursue professional bull riding history.

In an interview for the PBR, Mauney said "What gets me is when people who don't ride bulls for a living try to tell me when it's time to hang it up".

[18] In 2019, Mauney tied another two time world champion Justin McBride for the most televised wins within the 26 year history of the PBR.

[20] After struggling to find success during the first few events of the 2021 PBR season, Mauney decided to try his luck in the PRCA.

The wreck ended up breaking his neck and he had surgery two days later, which required a rod, plates, and screws, as well as the removal of a disc.

[26] The Nashville Stampede, along with the New York Mavericks moved on to the Championship event, defeating the Arizona Ridge Riders and Oklahoma Wildcatters.

"[31] Fellow two-time PBR world champion Justin McBride said "he is in a class of his own, the best bull rider of his generation.

As soon as the day he decides to be done he is headed straight to the Ring of Honor...he will forever be in the conversation as the greatest the PBR has ever seen".