.A number of fascinating punching rematches may be made-- or not-- in the next handful of weeks, and two field champs are actually helping make headline defenses this weekend.A possible second fight in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be to become farther away observing Haney's current declaring of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is actually finding loss for claimed electric battery and breach of deal, among other factors, pertaining to Garcia's beneficial PED exam after their April junior welterweight title fight in New York. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would certainly like a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the indisputable lighting heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as dropped a consentaneous decision to Bivol, and also he has actually been actually looking to get back at given that. Can easily the match be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a battle against the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down 4 times en course to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois could be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the title image. Will Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to try to defend his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champ after their battle was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in a first protection of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually been at each ends of debatable decisions, however can easily he rack up a clear success dealing with in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts and also distinct what's actual as well as what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case against Garcia creates it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney through a large number decision in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the suit could lead the way for a settlement deal that includes an offer for a rematch. The return bout between Garcia as well as Haney is simply too significant to avoid, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the great conflict observing Garcia's favorable test and succeeding 1 year ban. Haney asserts the PEDs resulted in Garcia's astonishing efficiency, together with the truth Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds over weight. Each infractions are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as high as a 9-1 favored but was knocked down 3 times in a dismayed reduction that was actually later on overturned to a no competition. The match was electrifying, as well as the 2nd bout stands to become a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the dominating notion heading into the April competition was actually that Haney will dominate. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the match was actually therefore careless that there was actually legitimate are afraid the bout would not take place at all.Now, along with all the poor blood stream between the competitors together with Garcia's expanding superstar power and his performance versus Haney (conveniences regardless of), there would be actually great rate of interest in a rematch. The case merely includes in the drama as well as can be the actual factor that assists bridge the problems to make the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch must Bivol succeed next week. And why certainly not? Canelo was actually a significant preference versus his previous four enemies and also has been actually widely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be actually a chosen underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, regardless of the slim scorecards. Bivol is actually not just much bigger however had the ability to utilize his footwork and also best punching capability to befuddle and also punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually maintained all along that he is actually a much better boxer than Bivol and also his surgically mended palm will definitely aid him prove it in a rematch. This would certainly additionally be a legacy match. Canelo would possess the possibility to not simply become unquestioned champ at a 2nd body weight training class, however additionally retaliate the 2nd reduction of his job (the various other disappointment was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to be observed: Bivol's desire to fight Canelo once more. When the rematch was actually gone over throughout the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually unwavering that the fight should take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez said the match needed to have to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they pick, this match is easily the greatest possibility for Canelo if he is actually certainly not going to deal with either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol initially possesses a remarkable obstacle to encounter against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will displace AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight planet title on the line against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the ring in Australia with an intense sense of obligation. He is actually a hostile and also brave competitor who seems prepared to release after journeying to the united state months ago to combat, merely to find out that Alimkhanuly neglected to create weight and the fight was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is an effective puncher, as well as punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to do merely that. In contrast, much of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have gotten into the ring along with insecurity, determined due to the hype neighboring the champ. This time Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his comfort area, dealing with a figured out, eager challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st match against an outstanding opponent, the concerns are high and he possesses whatever to gain. The concern is actually, can he steer clear of getting knocked out early? Or even can he harm the champion early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's relentless style could possibly trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, particularly considering that Alimkhanuly has actually simply gone the full 12 arounds when in his career. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early spheres as well as taking the fight deep is going to be crucial. Alimkhanuly's ability to conform as well as stand up to Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and drilling energy will certainly be actually exciting to watch.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua is going to not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua four times throughout his fifth-round KO victory to guard the IBF abundant globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's largest income earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing know a massive, profitable showdown with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury battle, to overcoming to maintain his title pertinent at boxing's leading table. To place himself back into severe contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to regain some reliability after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only way he can possibly do that is actually with a quick rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might certainly not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of an offer that will certainly view him encounter Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, given that it supplies him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will advance to experience the victor of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer season 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing four knockdowns versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts two weeks ago. That match might be for all 4 significant big-time world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually actually put away recommendations from past fighters like Barry McGuigan that he ought to resign, amid hesitations as to whether he is dropping resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually additionally up for a rematch and also will certainly fancy his odds against his shaken English competitor. And also this time around he will be spent more.It was a turbulent, entertaining and electrifying fight the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. Yet considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to happen in the wintertime and also the U.K. just possesses one coliseum with a rooftop (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it would be a shock to see this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most strong have a place in punching that handles schedules that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, will definitely be actually eager for such a huge match-- some of the greatest punching can easily offer upcoming year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's occupation, claims Joshua has actually concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, states Dubois will certainly fight once again in February. Warren has actually also conveyed his fervency for an urgent rematch, therefore expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will certainly safeguard his WBA featherweight headline against RiosNick Sphere, left, won the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been actually famished, sharp and occupied in stepping up to elite degree over the in 2013, even in matches where he failed to have his hand elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist does not seem to be to become worried about by an elevation downside in globe headline battles and was actually unlucky to become denied success in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was much more remarkable was actually Sphere's split decision sway Raymond Ford, who was actually previously unbeaten, 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 exact same type as Ball, who will teem with fire for his initial planet title protection in front of his home area followers. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should beware, as Rios signed up an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's first trip in nearly two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last around for the WBA as well as IBF junior light planet headlines in June 2022. Sphere's energy and also wish will definitely find him shield his WBA waistband with a choice success.-- Parkinson.