1.   He and subsequent champions refused to defend their titles against blacks.

2.   The world champion was defending his title.

3.   This will guarantee that Ferrari do not drop the ball when it comes to defending the title.

4.   Though he had defeated heavyweight champion Sonny Liston and defended his title nine times, Ali never had a dramatic constituency before.

5.   While Johnson was prevented from defending his title in the United States, Ali had his taken from him.

6.   Torrence expects to defend her title successfully in the next Olympics.

7.   Dubliner Paul Griffin heads to Turkey to defend the title he won two years ago in these same championships.

8.   YORKSHIRE Cup holders defend their title in the second round with a derby on a date to be arranged.