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Ilia Topuria celebrates his victory against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California on February 17, 2024. Today Sports

UFC 308: Holloway credits Topuria but says past won't matter in Abu Dhabi

Topuria defends the featherweight title he won from Volkanvski in the headline bout against Holloway at UFC 308 at Etihad Arena

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Aryna Sabalenka with her coach Anton Dubrov after defeating Jessica Pegula to win the US Open in New York. Getty Images

Sabalenka's coach Dubrov on US Open win, and retaking No 1 spot

Anthony Joshua, left, and Daniel Dubois meet at Wembley on Saturday night. Getty Images

Riyadh Season Wembley: Full card, time and how to watch Joshua v Dubois

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Terence Crawford, left, fights Israil Madrimov in the main event of a Riyadh Season card in Los Angeles. AP

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