Collocations for champion - noun
ADJ.
great, supreme, undisputed | defending, reigning
The reigning champion will defend her title tonight.
The reigning champion will defend her title tonight.
former | national, world | Olympic
the Olympic skating champion
the Olympic skating champion
boxing, snooker, etc.
VERB + CHAMPION
become, be crowned
He was crowned champion after his fight in Atlanta.
He was crowned champion after his fight in Atlanta.
CHAMPION + VERB
defend her/his title
CHAMPION + NOUN
fighter, jockey, etc.