ex-champion vs former champion

Both "ex-champion" and "former champion" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They both refer to someone who held a championship title in the past. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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ex-champion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The term "ex-champion" is used to refer to someone who previously held a championship title in a sport or competition.

Examples:

The ex-champion returned to the ring for a special exhibition match.
She was once the ex-champion of the world in chess.
The ex-champion graciously congratulated the new titleholder.
The ex-champion's legacy still looms large in the sport.
The ex-champion's comeback story inspired many fans.

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Maurice Griselle, French boxing ex-champion.
Ex-champion boats such as Alberto Roemmers' Alexia from Argentina and Rafael Raiola's Italian Idea will be lining up against Arien van Vemde's brand new Sotto Voce from Holland.
That was a pulverising round for the ex-champion.
I really admire [the injured ex-champion].
Don't bother me. I'm a world-famous sportscaster... and you're an ex-champion with diminished skills. I can't be seen with you.
The current, unappreciated heavy-weight champion Mason "The Line" Dixon, putting his reputation on the line, against legendary ex-ex-ex-champion Rocky Balboa.
Graeme Obree is now an ex-world champion.
As an ex boxing champion it would be beneath me.
As an ex boxing champion it would be beneath me.
And his opponent, at 212 pounds... the ex-heavyweight champion of the world, Gus Dundee.
The stewards, one of which is ex double Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, have decided that no action should be taken and therefore no driver receives a penalty or reprimand.
Ex-rally champion wins MEPs' backing for safer roads
Member of the European Parliament and ex-Rally World Champion
Giuseppe Marra from Calabria, ex Italian Champion Felice Crotti, and from Turin Luca Marra (experienced player who was here last year) and Marco Girando, who grew up in the same club as the well known bothers Molinari.
And his opponent, at 212 pounds the ex-heavyweight champion of the world, Gus Dundee.
And the ex-martial arts champion, Yumi, made him realize in just three slaps that he'd be better off working on his fighting techniques than philosophizing over pottery.
Terry Fullerton, ex-world karting champion and "rival" number one of the legend Ayrton Senna, is back on the market with a chassis produced by Italy's Parolin company.
Berlin's Max-Schmeling-Halle was named in honour of the German ex-heavy weight champion Max Schmeling, and is one of the largest sports venues in the German capital.
Here is a review of some photos of the beautiful evening that involved important well-known faces, such as: Alessandro Del Piero (Ex Footballer World Champion in 2006, Juventus),Pierluigi Collina(former International Referee, the current UEFA Referees Designator) andBebe Vioas co-presenter.
AN HONORS GRADUATE FROM HARVARD UNIVERSITY AMERICAN JUNIOR SPRINT RECORD HOLDER EX-WORLD SKATING CHAMPION, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER

Alternatives:

former titleholder
previous champion
past champion
retired champion
former winner

former champion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The term "former champion" is used to describe someone who held a championship title in the past, especially in sports or competitions.