.A variety of fascinating punching rematches could be helped make-- or otherwise-- in the next couple of full weeks, and pair of realm champions are creating headline defenses this weekend.A possible second fight in between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney appears to be even farther away adhering to Haney's recent declaring of a lawsuit against Garcia. Haney is actually seeking problems for claimed electric battery as well as violation of agreement, to name a few things, pertaining to Garcia's good PED exam after their April junior welterweight title match in The big apple. Will the rematch still happen?Following his choice success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undeniable illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and dropped a consensual choice to Bivol, as well as he has been wanting to get back at because. May the fight be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a fight against the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fierceness heavyweight championship rematch. He required to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but as an alternative was actually brought down four opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois might be the only way for Joshua to respond to the label picture. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to shield his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a disturbed against the champ after their fight was held off back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Saturday, Scar Ball handles Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually gone to both ends of disputable choices, however may he rack up a clear success battling in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their ideas as well as different what's actual and also what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's lawsuit versus Garcia makes it not likely they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney by large number selection in a younger welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the claim could pave the way for a settlement that features a deal for a rematch. The return stint in between Garcia and also Haney is merely extremely big to skip, for both the competitors as well as the sport.There's the enormous conflict complying with Garcia's positive examination and also succeeding 1 year restriction. Haney asserts the PEDs resulted in Garcia's surprising efficiency, together with the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds overweight. Each infractions are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was as much as a 9-1 favored but was actually defeated three attend a dismayed loss that was later reversed to a no contest. The battle was electrifying, and the second match stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing idea heading in to the April competition was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's actions in the accumulation of the fight was actually so reckless that there was genuine dread the bout would not take place at all.Now, with all the bad blood stream in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's growing superstar energy and also his efficiency versus Haney (perks regardless of), there will be actually immense enthusiasm in a rematch. The claim merely adds to the dramatization and also can be the exact factor that aids connect the problems to bring in the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to overcome Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by unanimous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch needs to Bivol gain next full week. And also why not? Canelo was a significant fave versus his previous 4 enemies and has actually been actually largely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a determined longshot. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, regardless of the slender scorecards. Bivol is certainly not just greater yet managed to use his maneuvering and also elite boxing capability to baffle as well as discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept the whole time that he's a better boxer than Bivol and that his surgically restored hand will definitely assist him verify it in a rematch. This will also be a legacy fight. Canelo would certainly possess the possibility to not merely come to be uncontested champ at a 2nd weight class, yet additionally vindicate the 2nd reduction of his job (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be found: Bivol's determination to combat Canelo once again. When the rematch was actually covered throughout the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the bout has to happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's undisputed champion. Alvarez claimed the battle required to occur at 175. Whatever weight they pick, this match is easily the most effective alternative for Canelo if he is actually certainly not heading to experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol to begin with possesses an enormous obstacle to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich is going to uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight globe label on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually entering the ring in Australia along with a fierce feeling of responsibility. He is actually a hostile and also fearless fighter that appears all set to let loose after taking a trip to the USA months ago to fight, only to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to make body weight as well as the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, as well as punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish only that. On the other hand, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have actually gone into the ring with self-doubt, affected due to the hype neighboring the champion. This time Alimkhanuly discovers himself outside his comfort zone, experiencing a found out, prepared challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st fight against a first-rate enemy, the risks are actually higher and also he possesses whatever to obtain. The inquiry is actually, can he stay away from acquiring knocked out early? Or can easily he hurt the champ early to obtain respect?I presume Mikhailovich's unrelenting type could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, particularly due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the complete 12 spheres as soon as in his profession. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early rounds and taking the battle deep will definitely be essential. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt as well as endure Mikhailovich's hostility as well as punching energy will definitely be actually enjoyable to see.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 times during the course of his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's most significant wage earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing in on a huge, rewarding showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence battle, to eliminating to keep his title appropriate at punching's best table. To put themself back right into severe combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to recover some reliability after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only technique he can possibly do that is actually along with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the slim edge of a bargain that are going to view him experience Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, considering that it offers him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to face the winner of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer season 2025, possibly back at Greater london's Wembley Coliseum, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts 2 full weeks ago. That match may be for all 4 primary big-time globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has actually already dismissed pointers coming from former pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, amid doubts as to whether he is shedding resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch as well as will lavish his possibilities against his trembled English opponent. And also this moment he would be spent more.It was a disorderly, amusing as well as exhilarating fight the very first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter season and also the U.K. just possesses one coliseum with a roofing system (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it will be actually a shock to find this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong have a place in punching who regulates lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing celebrations, are going to be actually keen for such a huge match-- among the largest boxing can easily use next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that quick guides Joshua's career, states Joshua has actually currently acknowledged conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, mentions Dubois will certainly combat again in February. Warren has actually additionally shown his fervency for an immediate rematch, therefore anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Ball is going to guard his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Ball, left, won the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been actually starving, alert as well as occupied symphonious approximately elite amount over the in 2014, even in battles where he failed to possess his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer does not appear to be bothered through a height disadvantage in planet label battles and also was unlucky to become refuted triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was a lot more exceptional was actually Sphere's crack selection sway Raymond Ford, who was previously unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been as active or in the exact same type as Ball, who will definitely have lots of fire for his first world headline protection in front of his home area supporters. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios signed up an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's very first outing in virtually pair of years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last sphere for the WBA and also IBF junior featherweight world titles in June 2022. Sphere's energy and need will observe him protect his WBA belt with a selection victory.-- Parkinson.