Answer: champion

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHAMPIONGene Autry's horse
CHAMPIONVictor
CHAMPIONTop man in sports.
CHAMPIONDancer Gower.
CHAMPIONMarge or Gower
CHAMPIONPromote, as a cause
CHAMPIONSteed that Autry rode
CHAMPIONAutry's horse
championA person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, esp. in sports
championto defend or support
championA person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else
championA knight who fought in single combat on behalf of the monarch