Domingo Bazán León (Domenico was his stage name) was born on May 16, 1947 in Ojochal, a municipality of Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz. Domingo came from a humble family and attended elementary school where he learned the basics of reading, writing, and mathematics. He delivered both bottled soft drinks and later, gas cylinders. He then moved to Orizaba and worked as a laborer. He was described as an introverted and serious person. His hobbies included going to the gym, driving race cars, painting, music and lucha libre. As a professional wrestler, he owned ´Discos Audaz´ where he produced his own vinyl records of tropical music. “El Corrido del Audaz”, “Quisiera ser” and “Despacio” were his most iconic songs. His love for music let to him becoming a singer, a composer and a manager of artists.
Domingo Bazán León (Domenico was his stage name) was born on May 16, 1947 in Ojochal, a municipality of Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz. Domingo came from a humble family and attended elementary school where he learned the basics of reading, writing, and mathematics. He delivered both bottled soft drinks and later, gas cylinders. He then moved to Orizaba and worked as a laborer. He was described as an introverted and serious person. His hobbies included going to the gym, driving race cars, painting, music and lucha libre. As a professional wrestler, he owned ´Discos Audaz´ where he produced his own vinyl records of tropical music. “El Corrido del Audaz”, “Quisiera ser” and “Despacio” were his most iconic songs. His love for music let to him becoming a singer, a composer and a manager of artists.
He began his career under the name of El Coloso, and lost his mask in 1964 against a local luchador named El Gladiador. By 1966, he had built up the name of El Audaz. In his prime he was 178 cm tall and weighted 96 kg. He became the UWA World Light Heavyweight champion by defeating [[Ray Mendoza]]. He won the hairs of [[Manuel Robles]] and [[El Enfermero]]. He lost his mask to [[El Solitario]] on May 12, 1976 in a relevos increíbles match with [[Rayo de Jalisco]] and [[Aníbal]] at Palacio de los Deportes. After his mask loss he did a retirement tour all around Mexico and then focused his attention on music.
He began his career under the name of El Coloso, and lost his mask in 1964 against a local luchador named El Gladiador. By 1966, he had built up the name of El Audaz. In his prime he was 178 cm tall and weighted 96 kg. He became the UWA World Light Heavyweight champion by defeating [[Ray Mendoza]]. He won the hairs of [[Manuel Robles]] and [[El Enfermero]]. He lost his mask to [[El Solitario]] on [[May 12]], [[1976]] in a relevos increíbles match with [[Rayo de Jalisco]] and [[Aníbal]] at [[Palacio de los Deportes]]. After his mask loss he did a retirement tour all around Mexico and then focused his attention on music.
El Audaz (Domenico Bazán León, 73), passed away Tuesday. Audaz was active in the 60s, though his greatest fame came in the 70s. He won the [[UWA Light Heavyweight Championship]] in 1976. That title win came reportedly came in Audaz’s hometown of [[Veracruz]]. It was likely just to build him up before his mask loss the next month, but must’ve felt like quite a day. He and [[Solitario]] lost the finals of a relevos suicidas against [[Anibal]] & [[Rayo de Jalisco]], then Solitario unmasked Audaz in a mask match. That’s three Hall of Famers and also Audaz, which probably didn’t leave much suspense as to who was losing their mask that day. [https://superluchas.com/fallecio-el-audaz-luchador-musico-actor-mexicano/ SuperLuchas obit] describes Audaz as a man caught between two careers and eventually leaving lucha libre behind to go full time in music. He was a performer, a promoter and a producer for many years after retiring for the ring; you can see him perform [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE46Mj8XSBE here].
The [[Audaz (CMLL)|CMLL Audaz]] is no relation to this Audaz, just part of CMLL’s practice of re-using battle names.
== Luchas de apuestas record ==
== Luchas de apuestas record ==
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The current CMLL Audaz is listed under Audaz (CMLL)
Domingo Bazán León (Domenico was his stage name) was born on May 16, 1947 in Ojochal, a municipality of Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz. Domingo came from a humble family and attended elementary school where he learned the basics of reading, writing, and mathematics. He delivered both bottled soft drinks and later, gas cylinders. He then moved to Orizaba and worked as a laborer. He was described as an introverted and serious person. His hobbies included going to the gym, driving race cars, painting, music and lucha libre. As a professional wrestler, he owned ´Discos Audaz´ where he produced his own vinyl records of tropical music. “El Corrido del Audaz”, “Quisiera ser” and “Despacio” were his most iconic songs. His love for music let to him becoming a singer, a composer and a manager of artists.
He began his career under the name of El Coloso, and lost his mask in 1964 against a local luchador named El Gladiador. By 1966, he had built up the name of El Audaz. In his prime he was 178 cm tall and weighted 96 kg. He became the UWA World Light Heavyweight champion by defeating Ray Mendoza. He won the hairs of Manuel Robles and El Enfermero. He lost his mask to El Solitario on May 12, 1976 in a relevos increíbles match with Rayo de Jalisco and Aníbal at Palacio de los Deportes. After his mask loss he did a retirement tour all around Mexico and then focused his attention on music.
El Audaz (Domenico Bazán León, 73), passed away Tuesday. Audaz was active in the 60s, though his greatest fame came in the 70s. He won the UWA Light Heavyweight Championship in 1976. That title win came reportedly came in Audaz’s hometown of Veracruz. It was likely just to build him up before his mask loss the next month, but must’ve felt like quite a day. He and Solitario lost the finals of a relevos suicidas against Anibal & Rayo de Jalisco, then Solitario unmasked Audaz in a mask match. That’s three Hall of Famers and also Audaz, which probably didn’t leave much suspense as to who was losing their mask that day. SuperLuchas obit describes Audaz as a man caught between two careers and eventually leaving lucha libre behind to go full time in music. He was a performer, a promoter and a producer for many years after retiring for the ring; you can see him perform here.
The CMLL Audaz is no relation to this Audaz, just part of CMLL’s practice of re-using battle names.
