Black Man

Álvaro Meléndez Tibanez (February 19, 1949 – February 28, 2022) was a Mexican professional wrestler better known as Black Man. He was considered a very talented wrestler, and innovative when it comes to high flying moves.

Tibanez died on February 28, 2022, aged 73.

Professional wrestling career He is most known for a being part of a tag team, first with White Man, Alberto Muñoz, who formed a fan favorite tag team. The two teamed for a while but never won a tag team title, despite several chances at the Arena Coliseo Tag Team Championship. By 1978 Muñoz dropped the "White Man" character as he was forced to work a reduced schedule due to age and injuries. Black Man would later try to reform Los Fantasticos with Kendo and Avispon Negro, but the trio was never as popular as the originals.

Championships and accomplishments Universal Wrestling Association UWA World Lightweight Championship (1 time) UWA World Trios Championship (1 time) – with Kung Fu and Kato Kung Lee UWA World Welterweight Championship (3 times)

Luchas de Apuestas record

Winner (wager)Loser (wager)LocationEventDateNotesDr. O'Borman (mask) Spiderman (mask) Tijuana, Baja California Live event Black Man (mask) Demonio Azul (mask) N/A Live event Black Man and El Matemático (masks) El Signo and Lobo Rubio (hair) Naucalpan, State of Mexico Live event Black Man (mask) Pantera Negra (hair) Pachuca, Hidalgo Live event Blue Panther and Black Man (masks) Las Sombras de Plata (masks) Naucalpan, State of Mexico Live event Blue Panther (mask) Black Man (mask) Naucalpan, State of Mexico Live event El Brazo (hair) Black Man (hair) Naucalpan, State of Mexico Live event Black Man (hair) Black Terry (hair) Querétaro, Querétaro Live event Negro Casas (hair) Black Man (hair) Nezahualcoyotl, State of Mexico Live event Celestial (mask) Demonio Arrieta (hair) Mexico City Live event Celestial (mask) Pólvora (mask) Querétaro, Querétaro Live event Super Delfin (mask) Black Man (mask) Tokyo, Japan Live event

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