Enrique Ponce facts for kids
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Enrique Ponce
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Enrique Ponce in the Melilla Bullring, 2009
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| Born | December 8, 1971 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Spouse(s) | Paloma Cuevas (1996-2020) |
| Partner(s) | Ana Soria (2020-Present) |
Alfonso Enrique Ponce Martínez (born on December 8, 1971) is a famous Spanish bullfighter. He is often known simply as Enrique Ponce. He was born in Chiva, a town in the Valencia region of Spain.
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Enrique Ponce's Early Life and Career
Enrique Ponce began his journey in bullfighting at a young age. He first appeared in public on August 10, 1986. This was in the Plaza De Toros in Baeza, a city in the Jaén province of Spain.
He started his training at the Escuela Taurina de Valencia, which is a special school for bullfighters. His first official fight with picadors (bullfighters on horseback) was on March 9, 1988. This event took place in Castellón.
A Long and Successful Career
Enrique Ponce has had a very long and impressive career. He performed in over 100 corridas (bullfights) for ten years. He is known for being the first bullfighter in history to take part in more than 2,000 corridas. He reached this amazing milestone on September 4, 2010, in Ronda, Spain.
Facing Challenges: Injuries in the Ring
Being a bullfighter can be very dangerous, and Enrique Ponce has been injured several times. On March 18, 2014, while performing at the Las Fallas festival in Valencia, he suffered a serious injury. A bull caused him to break his collarbone and several ribs. His assistant had to carry him out of the bullring.
In 2019, he was tossed into the air by a bull. This accident caused torn ligaments in his knee, which needed surgery. He also had a deep injury to his buttock. Another injury to his buttock happened in 2020. This was when a bull rammed him from behind at El Puerto de Santa María.
Enrique Ponce's Family Life
Enrique Ponce married Paloma Cuevas Díaz on October 25, 1996. He has often said that she was his biggest supporter. In 2007, the couple announced they were expecting a child. Their first daughter, named Paloma, was born on April 27, 2008.
On January 9, 2012, they welcomed their second daughter, Bianca. In 2020, Enrique and Paloma announced they were getting a divorce. Around the same time, Enrique was seen with his current partner, Ana Soria.
See also
In Spanish: Enrique Ponce para niños
- List of bullfighters
- Bullfighting
- Torero
