In 1923 he had his debut in Ronda, where he became the first bullfighter to be carried in triumph through the main gates of the Maestranza, and in 1924 he caused great commotion again when the same thing happened in Seville.
In both 1923 and 1924, he achieved recognition by being carried triumphantly through the main gates of the Maestranza for his bullfighting performances. In Ronda in 1923 and Seville in 1924, he garnered significant attention.