For the Mayan revolutionary, see Jacinto Canek

Canek is a Mexican professional wrestler currently performing part time for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. As one of Mexico's few true heavyweights (above 220 pounds), he became one of Lucha Libre's biggest attraction during the 1980s with the Universal Wrestling Association. Although Lucha Libre Internacional, the promotion administering the UWA titles, ceased to exist in 1995, Canek continues to defend and trade the UWA title wherever he goes, although his recent loss at the hands of former partner Dr. Wagner Jr. may signal a long break in Canek's monopoly.

Canek holds (kayfabe) victories over several international stars, including Lou Thesz, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Yokozuna, Big Van Vader, and Japanese Tatsumi Fujinami, Riki Choshu, and Kim Duk; however these are rarely mentioned outside of Mexico.

Profile

• Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Weight: 242 lb (110 kg)
• Birthday: June 19, 1952
• Hometown: Frontera, Tabasco
• Trained by: Ham Lee, Indio Azteca, Maciste, El Remington I and El Chacal
• Professional debut: 1972
• Previous identities: El Universitario, Príncipe Azul, Canek
• Finishing and signature move(s): Gorilla Press

Championships and accomplished

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

• 1-time CMLL World Tag Team Champion (with Dr. Wagner, Jr.)
• 1-time CMLL World Tríos champion (with Black Warrior & Rayo de Jalisco, Jr.)

Universal Wrestling Association

• 14-time UWA World Heavyweight champion

Other

• 1-time Northern Mexico Heavyweight champion
• 1-time National Light Heavyweight champion

CMLL World Tag Team Championship Preceded by:
Won Decision Match First, with Dr. Wagner, Jr. Succeeded by:
Vacant CMLL World Trios Championship Preceded by:
Dr. Wagner, Jr., Black Tiger III & Universo 2000 First, with Black Warrior & Rayo de Jalisco, Jr. Succeeded by:
Héctor Garza, Tarzan Boy & El Terrible

1952 births | Living people | Mexican professional wrestlers | People from Tabasco