 On November 6, 1921, he was proclaimed Cuban Flyweight Champion after his defeat of Dixie Lewis, and presented with a belt that month.On May 7, 1923, in Havana, he defeated Genaro Pino for the Light Flyweight Championship of Cuba in 12 rounds.On March 21, 1930, he unsuccessfully challenged Midget Wolgast for a version of the World Flyweight Title at Madison Square Garden.