British Mid-Heavyweight Championship
The British Mid-Heavyweight Championship was a top British wrestling championship found throughout the country's circuit. The title's history dates back to 1952 and runs to the present day. Officially mid-heavyweights were required to weigh between 14 st 2 lb and 14 st 12 lb (89.81 and 94.35 kg).[1]
Title history
The title was founded in 1953 and remained active until 1981 when it was retired. The title was revived in 2002 and his since become a regular feature on the British independent circuit.[2]
Original title
| Wrestler: |
Times: |
Date: |
Place: |
Notes: |
| Norman Walsh |
1 |
1952 |
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| Arthur Riccaldo |
1 |
1 July 1963 |
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Wins the title after Walsh suffers an injury in their bout |
| Norman Walsh |
2 |
August 1963 |
Middlesbrough |
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| Johnny Allen |
1 |
December 1964 |
Middlesbrough |
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| Norman Walsh |
3 |
1965 |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
Retires as champion in 1965 after a car accident |
| Geoff Portz |
1 |
May 1966 |
Newcastle upon Tyne |
Vacates the title due to injury in 1966 |
| Mike Marino |
1 |
December 1966 |
Sheffield |
Title vacated in August 1981 following Marino's death |
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Revived title
The title was revived in 2002 and has subsequently been defended outside the United Kingdom, an unusual occurrence for a British title.[2]
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