Jess Lockwood, a top-earning professional bull-riding athlete, encountered a setback in his career during the 2022 UTB event in Oklahoma City. Bucked off by Jersey Tuff in Round 1, Lockwood suffered a left shoulder injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the event. Fortunately, medical assessments revealed that surgery wasn’t necessary, necessitating only a six to eight-week hiatus from competition.

Having faced consecutive injuries in his illustrious career, the 2022 incident marked a significant hurdle for Lockwood. However, despite this setback, Lockwood indicates a positive outlook by hinting at a possible comeback, offering optimistic updates to his loyal fan base after being away from the sport for an extended period.

Jess Lockwood’s renaissance is an absolute wonder to marvel at

Jess Lockwood recently shared an intriguing Instagram reel, sparking excitement within the bull-riding community. In the video, he sat on a sofa with a Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation machine by his side, aiding in alleviating nerve pain. Lockwood expressed, “New Year’s everyone, checking in with you guys. Been going to therapy, getting better, just getting closer to ride-in-time. Got my Pulse PMF machine here, and my favourite attachment is the Cube.”

However, his caption reads, “Almost ready to be back at that @pbr cattle battle!” After recovering from injuries, Lockwood made a strong return at the 2023 PBR Unleash the Beast Series in Duluth, Georgia. He scored 88.25 points on Spotted Rust in Round 1, sharing the win. Despite being bucked off in Round 2, Lockwood’s impressive 92-point ride on I’m Legit Too during the Championship Round secured him second place overall in the event.

Jess Lockwood’s bull riding odyssey

Jess Lockwood swiftly climbed the ranks in PBR, marking his success with multiple wins, including his first PBR title in Wheeling, West Virginia, in the 2016 season. His remarkable journey continued, culminating in the historic achievement of becoming the youngest PBR World Champion in 2017. Despite enduring injuries, Lockwood’s perseverance led to another World Champion title in 2019. However, subsequent seasons were marred by injuries, hindering his performances, and he aimed for a strong comeback in the 2022 PBR season after diligent recovery efforts.

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Throughout Lockwood’s PBR career, his early victories, championship titles, and struggles with injuries delineate a journey marked by resilience and determination. Despite setbacks, he remained focused on regaining form and making a strong return to the circuit in the 2022 season.

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