CHAMPION X TOM ASPINALL LAUNCH SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Performance brand Champion has announced a new long-term partnership with UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. The collaboration will launch with an ad campaign and apparel designed for the modern fighter and the world of combat sports.

The partnership will start with a campaign themed: Heavyweight Champion. The capsule blends performance-ready garments with modern, lifestyle-inspired silhouettes, including a Reverse Weave hoodie. Consumers can expect heavyweight fabrics, tonal palettes, and sharp, functional details that are built for movement and made to last. With invaluable insights from Tom, Champion is also developing a pioneering line of performance training apparel and equipment, which is due to launch later this year.

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Champion, a brand with global reach and deep roots in sport,” said Tom Aspinall. “Champion’s values really reflect who I am and what I want to do in MMA. I’ve always said I believe I can transcend the sport into the mainstream. And we’re not just creating gear – we’re making apparel that works for fighters and inspires the next generation.
“This couldn’t come at a better time. This is the year of the true undisputed champion. Someone who stays true to themself, dedicated to the sport, never says no to a fight and connects with the people who matter: the fans,” said Aspinall.

“We’re incredibly excited to announce our long-term partnership with Tom and Team Aspinall. Champion has a proud heritage that stretches back generations, and in Tom, we’ve found not only an elite athlete at the top of his game, but a truly exceptional human being,” said Lorenzo Moretti, Champion EMEA President. “His values, professionalism, and ability to inspire those around him perfectly reflect what Champion stands for. We’ve been thoroughly impressed by Tom and his team from day one, and we look forward to working closely together to shape the future of combat product for Champion — developing next-generation training apparel and equipment informed by the insights of the best athletes in the sport.”

The Heavyweight collection features the 00.02.02 timestamp across the range—a nod to the remarkable average duration of Aspinall’s professional fights. The collection is available now on Championstore.com.