.A lot of fascinating punching rematches may be created-- or not-- in the following few full weeks, and two world champs are actually producing label defenses this weekend.A feasible second battle between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be further away adhering to Haney's recent declaring of a case against Garcia. Haney is looking for problems for claimed battery and also breach of agreement, among other factors, pertaining to Garcia's good PED exam after their April junior welterweight label battle in New York. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he will like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the undeniable light big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also shed a consentaneous choice to Bivol, as well as he has been aiming to get back at since. Can the fight be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined getting a fight against the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Frenzy big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet instead was knocked down four opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the title picture. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to shield his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed versus the champ after their fight was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Saturday, Chip Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in a 1st self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Reception has actually gone to both ends of questionable decisions, however may he rack up a very clear victory dealing with in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings as well as different what's genuine as well as what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's legal action against Garcia makes it not likely they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney through bulk choice in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the lawsuit might break the ice for a settlement deal that features a package for a rematch. The profit round in between Garcia and Haney is actually merely too significant to miss, for both the fighters and the sport.There's the immense controversy observing Garcia's positive exam as well as subsequent 1 year ban. Haney declares the PEDs led to Garcia's surprising efficiency, along with the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both violations are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favored yet was defeated three attend an upset reduction that was later rescinded to a no competition. The match was actually electrifying, and also the second bout stands to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought and feelings moving in to the April matchup was that Haney would dominate. Garcia's habits in the accumulation of the battle was actually so negligent that there was valid fear the battle definitely would not happen at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's growing star electrical power and also his performance versus Haney (benefits nevertheless), there would certainly be huge interest in a rematch. The suit merely adds to the dramatization and could be the very trait that helps unite the problems to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favored to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch needs to Bivol gain next full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a primary fave versus his previous four challengers and also has been actually commonly slammed for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a chosen longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, regardless of the narrow directories. Bivol is actually not simply greater yet had the ability to utilize his footwork as well as elite punching potential to befuddle and discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained the whole time that he's a much better competitor than Bivol which his surgically repaired hand will definitely aid him prove it in a rematch. This would certainly also be actually a legacy fight. Canelo will possess the chance to certainly not simply end up being recognized champ at a 2nd weight lesson, however likewise vindicate the 2nd loss of his career (the other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become found: Bivol's desire to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was actually discussed during the summer season of 2023, Bivol was unyielding that the battle needs to take place at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez pointed out the match required to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they choose, this fight is without a doubt the very best possibility for Canelo if he is actually not mosting likely to encounter either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol to begin with possesses a tremendous challenge to deal with against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight globe label vulnerable against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the ring in Australia along with an intense feeling of accountability. He's an aggressive and also courageous competitor that seems ready to release after journeying to the united state months ago to overcome, merely to find that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in weight as well as the match was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually an effective puncher, and punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to accomplish just that. In contrast, most of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have gotten in the band with insecurity, influenced due to the buzz surrounding the champion. This time Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his convenience area, encountering an established, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's 1st match versus a world-class challenger, the concerns are actually higher and also he has every little thing to obtain. The concern is actually, can he stay away from getting knocked senseless early? Or even can he hurt the champion early to get respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless style might impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, particularly given that Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the complete 12 spheres as soon as in his career. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early spheres and also taking the fight deep will definitely be actually crucial. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt and tolerate Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and punching energy will definitely be enjoyable to check out.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 times in the course of his fifth-round KO success to safeguard the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest wage earner responsible for Canelo, has gone coming from closing with it a significant, beneficial face-off along with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity fight, to overcoming to maintain his label applicable at punching's best desk. To put himself back into serious contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to restore some trustworthiness after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only method he can do that is actually with a prompt rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could certainly not agree, Joshua won't mind taking the slim edge of an offer that will see him deal with Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, because it gives him the quickest route back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will proceed to deal with the victor of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing four knockdowns against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 fans pair of full weeks earlier. That battle could be for all 4 major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that switches 35 this month, has actually currently put away suggestions coming from previous pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he must resign, among questions in order to whether he is losing resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch and also will certainly lavish his possibilities against his drunk English rival. And this moment he would be actually paid out more.It was actually a turbulent, entertaining and also awesome match the first time around, which will swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. But because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to happen in the winter months and the U.K. merely has one stadium with a rooftop (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it would certainly be actually an unpleasant surprise to see this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best highly effective figure in punching who manages lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will be interested for such a huge battle-- some of the greatest boxing can easily use next year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that quick guides Joshua's profession, mentions Joshua has currently conceded phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, points out Dubois is going to combat once again in February. Warren has additionally revealed his gusto for a quick rematch, so anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere will definitely shield his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Round, left, gained the WBA featherweight title by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has actually been starving, sharp and also active in stepping approximately elite amount over the in 2014, also in matches where he didn't have his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter performs not appear to become troubled by an elevation negative aspect in planet label matches and also was regrettable to be denied triumph in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually a lot more outstanding was actually Ball's crack selection draw Raymond Ford, that was actually previously undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been as active or even in the same kind as Sphere, that will certainly be full of fire for his very first world title self defense before his home urban area fans. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must beware, as Rios signed up an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's 1st day trip in practically 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final sphere for the WBA as well as IBF junior light globe headlines in June 2022. Round's electricity and wish are going to observe him defend his WBA belt along with a decision triumph.-- Parkinson.