.A number of appealing punching rematches might be produced-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming couple of full weeks, and also two realm champs are actually producing headline defenses this weekend.A possible second match in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney appears to be a greater distance away complying with Haney's current filing of a case against Garcia. Haney is finding damages for alleged battery and also breach of agreement, and many more traits, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED examination after their April junior welterweight title fight in The big apple. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he will like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the recognized illumination heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as shed an unanimous choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been actually looking to even the score because. May the match be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a fight versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Violence heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was knocked down four times en path to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only technique for Joshua to return to the title photo. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to shield his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a distressed versus the champ after their battle was actually held off back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Saturday, Chip Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a very first protection of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has actually been at each ends of disputable choices, however can he rack up a clear success fighting at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their ideas as well as separate what's real as well as what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's lawsuit versus Garcia creates it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by bulk choice in a jr welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the claim could lead the way for a settlement that features a deal for a rematch. The return bout between Garcia as well as Haney is simply very major to avoid, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the immense dispute following Garcia's beneficial exam and also succeeding 1 year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs caused Garcia's stunning functionality, together with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds over weight. Each violations are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 preferred yet was actually knocked down 3 times in a distressed reduction that was later overturned to a no competition. The fight was exhilarating, and the 2nd match stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating notion moving right into the April competition was actually that Haney will control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the fight was so negligent that there was actually reputable dread the match wouldn't take place at all.Now, along with all the poor blood stream in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's growing star electrical power as well as his performance against Haney (advantages in spite of), there would certainly be actually tremendous interest in a rematch. The claim simply contributes to the drama and also might be the actual factor that assists link the problems to create the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch must Bivol win upcoming week. And why not? Canelo was a significant favorite versus his previous four opponents and has actually been extensively slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a made a decision underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, in spite of the slim scorecards. Bivol is actually certainly not merely bigger but had the ability to utilize his footwork as well as best boxing capability to befuddle as well as reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has maintained during that he is actually a better boxer than Bivol and also his operatively mended palm will certainly aid him verify it in a rematch. This would certainly also be a tradition match. Canelo would certainly have the chance to not only become recognized champion at a second body weight lesson, but likewise avenge the second reduction of his job (the various other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be found: Bivol's readiness to battle Canelo again. When the rematch was talked about in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually steadfast that the struggle should happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's indisputable champion. Alvarez claimed the battle needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is actually easily the greatest choice for Canelo if he is actually not going to deal with either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol first has a tremendous difficulty to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight world label on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the ring in Australia along with a tough sense of duty. He is actually a threatening and also brave fighter who seems to be prepared to let loose after taking a trip to the USA months ago to overcome, merely to uncover that Alimkhanuly failed to make weight and the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, and punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to perform simply that. In contrast, much of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have actually gotten into the ring with insecurity, influenced due to the buzz bordering the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly discovers himself outside his comfort region, dealing with a determined, eager challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first match versus an unparalleled opponent, the stakes are actually higher and also he possesses whatever to obtain. The inquiry is actually, can he steer clear of acquiring knocked out early? Or may he injure the champion early to obtain respect?I presume Mikhailovich's unrelenting style can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, specifically given that Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the comprehensive 12 rounds as soon as in his profession. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early spheres as well as taking the fight deep is going to be actually key. Alimkhanuly's capacity to conform as well as endure Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and also drilling electrical power will definitely be exciting to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will definitely certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to safeguard the IBF heavyweight world title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest earner behind Canelo, has gone coming from closing know a huge, highly profitable face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Frenzy match, to overcoming to keep his name relevant at punching's top table. To put themself back in to severe combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to regain some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and also the only means he can possibly do that is with an instant rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not concur, Joshua won't mind taking the slim side of a package that will certainly find him experience Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, since it delivers him the quickest course back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will proceed to face the victor of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer months 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 supporters 2 full weeks back. That match may be for all four significant big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that turns 35 this month, has actually already dismissed tips coming from previous boxers such as Barry McGuigan that he need to resign, surrounded by hesitations as to whether he is actually losing resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch and is going to elegant his opportunities against his shaken English competitor. As well as this time he would be paid out more.It was actually a chaotic, amusing and awesome fight the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the wintertime as well as the U.K. just possesses one coliseum along with a roofing (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would be a surprise to find this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most strong have a place in boxing who regulates lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing events, will definitely be keen for such a huge fight-- among the most significant boxing can easily use upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's job, points out Joshua has actually presently concurred phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, claims Dubois is going to fight once more in February. Warren has additionally shown his fervency for a quick rematch, thus expect it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Round will shield his WBA featherweight headline against RiosNick Round, left behind, won the WBA featherweight headline through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been actually hungry, sharp and busy symphonious as much as elite degree over the in 2013, even in fights where he failed to have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out certainly not seem to be to become bothered by an elevation disadvantage in world title battles as well as was actually unlucky to become refused triumph in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was a lot more outstanding was actually Ball's split selection gain Raymond Ford, who was formerly undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been actually as active or even in the same type as Ball, that will definitely have plenty of fire for his initial planet headline self defense facing his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, need to be careful, as Rios registered an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was actually the Californian's initial getaway in practically two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last around for the WBA and also IBF junior light planet titles in June 2022. Round's power and also wish will observe him guard his WBA belt with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.