Ordóñez was born Antonio Ordóñez Araujo in Ronda, Málaga, Andalucía. He was one of the top bullfighters of his time. As a matador, Ordoñez came face to face with over 1000 bulls. He finally retired in 1968, having fought over 60 bullfights in that year alone. He was honored with a monument at the gates of the La Malaguita bullring in Málaga.
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