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 1923, he made his debut in Ronda and was celebrated by being carried triumphantly through the main gates of the Maestranza for the first time as a bullfighter. In 1924, he once more caused considerable excitement when this same honor was bestowed upon him in Seville.