Editing Champion of the Universe (section)

== Fictional character biography ==
The Champion is one of the [[extraterrestrial life|alien]] [[Elders of the Universe]]. He is an [[immortality|immortal]] who claims to have been born billions of years ago in the Ancrindo Nebula. Although he wishes to prove himself the greatest warrior in the universe, he usually does so fairly. He keeps himself busy by fighting powerful warriors throughout the universe. The Champion of the Universe's Promoter Supreme named Proja preceded the Champion's journey to Earth and recruited the [[superhero]]es [[Thing (comics)|Thing]], [[Namor]], [[Hulk]], [[Colossus (character)|Colossus]], [[Sasquatch (comics)|Sasquatch]], [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]], [[Doc Samson]], and [[Wonder Man]] to a boxing match in [[Madison Square Garden]]. The heroes are defeated or disqualified, but the Thing refuses to give up and convinces the Champion to surrender.<ref name="MTIOA#7">''[[Marvel Two-in-One]]'' Annual #7</ref>

The Champion later attempted to kill the [[Silver Surfer]] to prevent him from interfering with a [[Skrull]] plot to use [[Nova (Frankie Raye)|Nova]] to force [[Galactus]] to destroy the [[Kree]] Empire. The Champion was overpowered by the Silver Surfer, suffering his first known defeat in combat.<ref name="Silver Surfer vol. 3 #1">''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #1</ref> The Champion was one of the eleven Elders who sought to restart the universe by killing Galactus. He attempted to kill [[Mantis (Marvel Comics)|Mantis]] but she was rescued by the Silver Surfer.<ref name="SS#4">''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #4</ref> The Champion then battled Galactus and the Silver Surfer but was converted to energy and consumed by Galactus.<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #9-10</ref> The Champion and the other four Elders devoured by Galactus caused Galactus "cosmic indigestion" from within until they were forced out of him by [[Master Order]] and [[Lord Chaos (Marvel Comics)|Lord Chaos]].<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #17</ref> After the other Elders leave, the Champion obtains the Power Gem, one of the [[Infinity Gems]].<ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #18</ref><ref>''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #19</ref><ref>''[[Thanos Quest]]'' #1</ref>

Later, the Champion had settled on the planet Skardon, whose native Skard exist in a "might makes right" culture; all disputes, including matters of law, are settled in a trial by combat. By defeating Skardon's most powerful fighters in the natives' boxing-ring-esque arena, the Champion became the ruler of the planet. He is later defeated and dethroned by [[She-Hulk]].<ref>''She-Hulk'' #8</ref>

Afterward, the Champion took the new name of "The Fallen One" in disgrace. He also attempted to take revenge through a proxy, passing the Power Gem to the heroine's arch-enemy [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]] (who also failed to defeat She-Hulk). Upon learning that the Champion can return the Power Gem that contains the "Power Primordial" to himself at any time, Titania smashed him with a giant rock mass, believing that he would be kept buried below it.<ref>''She-Hulk'' #11</ref>

When the [[Deadpool Corps]] was chosen to go defeat The Awareness, the Champion deemed them unworthy and sought to challenge them. However he is tricked and left stranded on an empty planet after the Deadpool Corps steals his motorcycle.<ref>''Deadpool Corps'' #1</ref> After being rescued by the [[Gardener (comics)|Gardener]], the Champion tracks down [[Deadpool]] at a bar and begins to fight, but is eventually convinced to join the team under the name "Championpool."<ref>''Deadpool Corps'' #2</ref> He is soon tricked into going to fight on another deserted planet, only to find that there are no warriors to fight and his rocket cycle is without fuel, leaving him stranded.<ref>''Deadpool Corps'' #3</ref>

The Champion of the Universe was with the other Elders of the Universe during [[Thanos]]' meeting with them. Thanos caused the supposed deaths of those present.<ref>''Avengers Assemble'' vol. 2 #7</ref>

After the [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|multiverse]] was restored in "[[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]", the Champion of the Universe took part in a Contest of Champions between the other Elders of the Universe to determine who would keep the Power Primordial. He was eliminated from the contest when his champions lost.<ref>''Contest of Champions'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Thane and [[Death (Marvel Comics)|Death]] sent the Champion of the Universe to recruit [[Starfox (comics)|Starfox]] in a plot to take Thanos down when they learn that Thanos is dying.<ref>''Thanos'' vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>