Cepeda's visit, from Gines, took place last Friday, after attending the opening of the pictorial exhibition De José a Juan, un siglo de toreo a la verónica, by the artist Álvaro Ramos, currently on display at the Círculo Mercantil. The club itself communicated this, highlighting the veteran bullfighter as an "example of a classic, pure bullfighter, one of the best interpreters not only of the verónica, but of bullfighting in general, who champions respect for the liturgy in bullfighting, in the arena and in the street, being and appearing to be so."
Like practically all bullfighters who defend this concept of bullfighting, he is not guided by statistics, nor by ears cut, but he has been a bullfighter who has left a deep mark on fans and is highly respected and anticipated in the two arenas that set the standard for bullfighting, Madrid, where he took his alternative from Rafael de Paula with maestro Manzanares as witness, and Seville, an arena where he fought twice as the sole espada.
The club's statement emphasizes that Cepeda, despite not focusing on statistics or trophies, has left a significant mark on bullfighting enthusiasts. His career includes notable moments in emblematic arenas such as Madrid, where he took his alternative from Rafael de Paula with Manzanares as a witness, and Seville, where he performed twice as the sole espada.
He enjoys countless supporters in many places, among whom are the members of the Club Taurino de Sevilla, who thank him for his visit and his intimate and personal conversation, because it is not easy to talk about bullfighting, as the maestro himself told us, and his experiences with us in a close and relaxed manner, and, of course, we show him our most sincere admiration and respect.
The club members expressed their gratitude for Cepeda's visit and his "intimate and personal conversation," defining him as a "cult bullfighter, a reference for professionals and fans alike." They highlighted the difficulty of discussing bullfighting with the depth the maestro demonstrated, sharing his experiences in a close and relaxed manner, which led them to express their "most sincere admiration and respect."
