Brian 'Goldbelt' Maxine has passed away at the age of 86.
Maxine held the British Welterweight Championship from 1969 to 1971 and won the British middleweight championship in 1971.
Maxine was featured on World of Sport in the 70s. He wrestled a dark match in WWE in 1991.
Brit Wres Events are saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Maxine, and send our condolences to his friends and family.
— BWE - Brit Wres Events (@BritWresEvents) November 13, 2024
Brian was a former PWF Tag Team and British Welterweight Champion.#RIPBrian pic.twitter.com/7JU47LYmZ6
Heard that British Wrestling Legend Brian “Goldbelt” Maxine has passed away, used to watch him as a young lad at City Hall Salisbury for Premier Promotions, always looked a hard-nut (Tough Cookie if you’re a Yank) with that broken nose of his. pic.twitter.com/JzdILEqfCm
— Spire City Pro Tristian Hayes (@Spire_city_pro) November 13, 2024
@RobbyBrookside @RealKingRegal @WrestlingCardz @ostpies @davemeltzerWON Sad news to report of the death of Brian Maxine , RIP pic.twitter.com/so6Qvbci9f
— Tony Earnshaw (@RealErnestARS) November 13, 2024
Fightful sends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Maxine.