| Black Man | |
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| Birth name | Álvaro Meléndez Tibanez |
| Born | February 19, 1949 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | February 28, 2022 (aged 73) |
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| Billed height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Billed weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Trained by | Diablo Velasco |
| Debut | 1965 |
| Retired | March 13, 1993 |
Álvaro Meléndez Tibanez (February 19, 1949 – February 28, 2022) was a Mexican luchador (Spanish for 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.[1]
- ^ Boutwell, Josh (March 1, 2022). "Lucha legend Black Man passes away at age 73". WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
Legendary luchador Black Man – real name Alvaro Melendez Tibanez – passed away on Feb. 28 at the age of 73.