.A variety of interesting punching rematches can be produced-- or not-- in the following handful of weeks, as well as 2 world champions are helping make headline defenses this weekend.An achievable 2nd fight between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to become further away complying with Haney's latest submission of a lawsuit against Garcia. Haney is looking for loss for alleged electric battery and breach of deal, and many more factors, related to Garcia's favorable PED test after their April junior welterweight headline fight in New York. Will definitely the rematch still happen?Following his decision success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost a consentaneous selection to Bivol, as well as he has been actually looking to even the score considering that. Can easily the match be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined getting a match versus the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Violence heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down four opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the title photo. Will Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to defend his IBF middleweight label against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the energy puncher Mikhailovich score an upset against the champ after their match was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Round handles Ronny Rios in a first self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has been at both ends of disputable decisions, however can easily he score a clear victory battling at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their notions and different what's genuine and also what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case against Garcia makes it improbable they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney by majority choice in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the claim could pave the way for a resolution that consists of a deal for a rematch. The profit spell between Garcia and Haney is actually just extremely big to avoid, for both the boxers and the sport.There's the immense conflict complying with Garcia's beneficial examination and also subsequent 1 year ban. Haney states the PEDs caused Garcia's surprising functionality, alongside the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Each violations are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 preferred but was actually defeated three times in an upset loss that was later on overturned to a no competition. The fight was electrifying, and the 2nd fight stands up to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought moving right into the April matchup was that Haney would control. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the fight was so negligent that there was actually legitimate dread the struggle would not happen at all.Now, with all the negative blood between the fighters together with Garcia's growing star electrical power and his efficiency against Haney (perks nevertheless), there will be immense interest in a rematch. The case simply includes in the drama and also can be the very point that aids unite the issues to create the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to overcome Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch must Bivol gain upcoming week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a significant preference versus his previous four enemies as well as has been actually largely criticized for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a determined underdog. Bivol directed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, in spite of the slender scorecards. Bivol is certainly not merely greater yet was able to utilize his footwork and also best boxing potential to befuddle as well as penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained all along that he is actually a better fighter than Bivol and also his operatively restored hand is going to help him verify it in a rematch. This will also be a legacy fight. Canelo would have the odds to not simply become undeniable champ at a second body weight training class, however also avenge the 2nd loss of his occupation (the other defeat protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become seen: Bivol's willingness to fight Canelo again. When the rematch was actually reviewed in the course of the summer of 2023, Bivol was enduring that the match needs to occur at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undeniable champion. Alvarez pointed out the match needed to take place at 175. Whatever weight they choose, this fight is actually easily the most effective option for Canelo if he's not mosting likely to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol initially possesses an incredible challenge to deal with versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich is going to dethrone AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight world headline 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 with a fierce sense of accountability. He's a hostile and also fearless fighter who appears all set to discharge after taking a trip to the U.S. months ago to fight, merely to discover that Alimkhanuly fallen short to create weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to perform just that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have actually gotten in the ring along with insecurity, determined by the hype neighboring the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience region, facing an identified, eager challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first battle against a first-rate opponent, the concerns are higher and also he possesses everything to acquire. The concern is actually, can he avoid obtaining knocked out early? Or even can easily he hurt the champion early to obtain respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless type might trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically considering that Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the comprehensive 12 rounds once in his profession. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early spheres as well as taking the battle deep will be crucial. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt as well as endure Mikhailovich's aggression and drilling power will be actually fun to watch.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during his fifth-round KO success to fight for the IBF heavyweight globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest wage earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone from closing know a huge, rewarding face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rage battle, to combating to keep his name applicable at punching's leading desk. To place themself back right into severe altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to reclaim some integrity after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and also the only means he may do that is actually along with an immediate rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the slim edge of a deal that will certainly observe him face Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, given that it uses him the quickest course back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would progress to face the winner of Usyk vs. Madness 2 in summer season 2025, perhaps back at London's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four knockdowns against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts two weeks back. That match could be for all four primary big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has actually already dismissed suggestions coming from past fighters such as Barry McGuigan that he must resign, amid uncertainties in order to whether he is dropping resistance to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is also up for a rematch as well as will fancy his odds against his trembled English opponent. As well as this moment he would be actually paid out more.It was actually a disorderly, engaging and also thrilling battle the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to happen in the winter months as well as the U.K. merely possesses one stadium with a roof (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capacity of 74,500), it will be actually a surprise to find this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best effective have a place in boxing who handles schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed punching occasions, will definitely be eager for such a large battle-- one of the largest boxing can supply following year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that quick guides Joshua's profession, mentions Joshua has presently agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, claims Dubois will certainly deal with once more in February. Warren has actually also shown his fervency for a prompt rematch, so anticipate it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will definitely guard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Sphere, left, gained the WBA featherweight headline through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been actually starving, sharp and busy in stepping as much as elite level over the last year, also in battles where he failed to have his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist does certainly not seem to be to be troubled through an elevation negative aspect in planet headline fights as well as was actually regrettable to be denied triumph in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was extra exceptional was actually Sphere's split choice gain Raymond Ford, that was earlier unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been as active or in the same type as Ball, who will contain fire for his first globe title protection in front of his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios signed up an outstanding fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was actually the Californian's very first day trip in just about pair of years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last around for the WBA and IBF junior light planet headlines in June 2022. Sphere's energy and desire are going to view him shield his WBA waistband along with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.