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Morante de la Puebla and Pablo Aguado triumph at the Gijón fair

At the Feria de Nuestra Señora de Begoña, Morante and Aguado shine with a spectacular bullfighting show.

Morante de la Puebla and Pablo Aguado triumph at the Gijón fair
Photo: Enrique Muñoz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

On Saturday, August 15, the Feria de Nuestra Señora de Begoña in Gijón hosted a notable bullfight. Morante de la Puebla and Pablo Aguado were the stars of the event, which attracted numerous fans.

According to ABC, Morante cut the ears from his first bull, while Aguado was recognized for his outstanding performance, igniting excitement among the attendees. Both bullfighters managed to take home two and three ears, respectively, in an afternoon marked by emotion and dedication.

The event in Gijón also featured José María Manzanares as part of the lineup, although no details about his performance were specified. The bullfarming responsibility belonged to Núñez del Cuvillo, according to various sources.

Morante de la Puebla and Pablo Aguado triumph at the Gijón fair
Photo: GonzalezNovo · Openverse · BY-SA

Simultaneously, another event was held at the Illumbe arena with a luxury lineup that included Sebastián Castella, Alejandro Talavante, and Andrés Roca Rey, contributing to the large turnout during the Semana Grande of Gijón.

The performance of Morante and Aguado was described as remarkable and captivated the spectators, solidifying both bullfighters as prominent figures of the bullfighting day. The bullfight, which began at 6:00 PM, concluded with a great ovation from the audience.