What is paquirri torero?

Paquirri, whose real name was Francisco Rivera Pérez, was a famous Spanish bullfighter. He was born on April 4, 1948, in Zahara de los Atunes, Andalusia, Spain. Paquirri came from a family of bullfighters and began his training at an early age. He made his professional debut in 1966 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the most skilled and daring toreros of his generation.

Throughout his career, Paquirri faced countless bulls and was often critically injured in the ring. However, he continued to perform despite these injuries, earning the respect and admiration of his fans. His most famous moment came in 1984, when he was gored by a bull and died from his injuries in the hospital. Despite his tragic death, Paquirri's legacy lives on as one of the greatest toreros of all time.