A person who is the current champion of a major sports competition.
the current men's title-holder
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Joe Louis did and he was more than a title-holder.
Injury and illness to Fallon, the six-time title-holder, saw him concede the championship with three weeks still to go.
New Zealand head the Tri-Nations standings on eight points, one ahead of title-holders Australia with Saturday's winner taking the title.
There is still a long way to go for the golf title-holders but last weekend's marvellous 25-11 victory over Leeds at West Bowling has put the team in a buoyant mood.
But he takes over from Mike Atherton for what could prove to be the most important championship match of the season against the title-holders.