Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_1272033_1 ( previous_champion_s_ VARCHAR, champion_s_ VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Who was the champion prior to Xix Xavant?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT previous_champion_s_ FROM table_1272033_1 WHERE champion_s_ = "Xix Xavant"