Teenage matador to face six bulls

A 16-year-old Spanish matador is taking on six bulls today in a feat usually attempted only by seasoned veterans.

A 16-year-old Spanish matador is taking on six bulls today in a feat usually attempted only by seasoned veterans.

The average age for matadors in Spain is 25 to 30, and 16 is the minimum age requirement. Jairo Miguel Sanchez Alonso spent about four years fighting in Latin America to escape Spain’s age limit.

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