.A variety of appealing punching rematches could be produced-- or not-- in the next few full weeks, and also 2 world champs are producing headline defenses this weekend.An achievable 2nd fight between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney seems to be even farther away complying with Haney's latest declaring of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is finding problems for claimed electric battery as well as violation of contract, among other factors, pertaining to Garcia's beneficial PED examination after their April junior welterweight title match in New york city. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as dropped an unanimous selection to Bivol, as well as he has actually been actually trying to get even because. Can the battle be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a match against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fierceness big-time champion rematch. He required to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet instead was torn down 4 times en course to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois can be the only way for Joshua to respond to the label image. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to shield his IBF middleweight label versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champion after their battle was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not make weight?On Saturday, Chip Round takes on Ronny Rios in a first defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Reception has actually been at both ends of controversial choices, but can easily he score a clear triumph combating in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts as well as distinct what's genuine and what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim versus Garcia creates it extremely unlikely they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney through majority selection in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If just about anything, the case could break the ice for a resolution that includes an offer for a rematch. The gain stint in between Garcia and Haney is just extremely huge to skip, for both the fighters and the sport.There's the great controversy adhering to Garcia's good exam and also subsequent 1 year restriction. Haney asserts the PEDs resulted in Garcia's stunning efficiency, along with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 pounds overweight. Each offenses are actually key to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 favored however was floored 3 times in a distressed loss that was eventually overturned to a no competition. The fight was electrifying, and also the second battle stands to become a ticket office bonanza.After all, the prevailing notion moving in to the April match was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the fight was thus negligent that there was valid worry the match definitely would not occur at all.Now, with all the poor blood stream in between the fighters in addition to Garcia's growing celebrity electrical power and his efficiency versus Haney (conveniences in spite of), there would be astounding enthusiasm in a rematch. The legal action just includes in the drama as well as can be the very factor that helps link the issues to make the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to combat Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol gain following week. As well as why not? Canelo was actually a major fave against his previous 4 challengers and has been widely criticized for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be a made a decision longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, even with the narrow directories. Bivol is actually not simply greater but had the capacity to use his footwork and also best boxing ability to baffle and also punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept during that he's a far better fighter than Bivol and that his surgically restored hand is going to assist him prove it in a rematch. This will additionally be actually a tradition match. Canelo will have the chance to certainly not merely end up being undeniable champ at a second weight training class, yet additionally avenge the second loss of his job (the various other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to be viewed: Bivol's desire to battle Canelo once more. When the rematch was explained in the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the struggle has to occur at 168 pounds for Canelo's uncontested champion. Alvarez claimed the fight required to take place at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is actually without a doubt the very best option for Canelo if he is actually certainly not going to encounter either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol first possesses a remarkable obstacle to encounter against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will displace AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight planet headline on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the supplant Australia with a brutal feeling of task. He's a hostile and also fearless competitor that appears prepared to release after journeying to the USA months ago to overcome, just to discover that Alimkhanuly stopped working to create body weight and also the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is an effective puncher, and also punchers want to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to do simply that. In contrast, most of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have gotten in the ring with insecurity, affected by the hype surrounding the champion. This time Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his convenience area, experiencing a figured out, ready challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's first fight against a world-class enemy, the risks are actually high and also he has every little thing to gain. The question is, can he prevent getting knocked senseless early? Or even can easily he injure the champion early to acquire respect?I presume Mikhailovich's unrelenting type can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically because Alimkhanuly has simply gone the full 12 spheres as soon as in his job. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early rounds and also taking the battle deep will certainly be vital. Alimkhanuly's capability to conform and endure Mikhailovich's aggression and drilling energy is going to be exciting to see.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua four times during the course of his fifth-round KO victory to protect the IBF abundant world label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's biggest earner responsible for Canelo, has gone coming from closing with it a big, highly profitable showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fierceness battle, to combating to maintain his name pertinent at punching's best desk. To put himself back into serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to regain some reliability after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, as well as the only technique he can do that is with a prompt rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of an offer that will definitely find him deal with Dubois in a part two, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, considering that it supplies him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to encounter the winner of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summertime 2025, perhaps back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations versus Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 supporters two weeks earlier. That match can be for all four major big-time world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has currently put away ideas coming from past fighters like Barry McGuigan that he must retire, in the middle of doubts concerning whether he is actually losing resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch and will definitely lavish his possibilities against his trembled English rival. And this moment he will be actually paid more.It was actually a disorderly, entertaining as well as awesome match the very first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the winter season as well as the U.K. simply possesses one coliseum along with a roof covering (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it would be actually an unpleasant surprise to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most effective figure in boxing that regulates lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching occasions, will be actually interested for such a huge fight-- one of the largest boxing can easily deliver next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's profession, points out Joshua has actually concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, mentions Dubois will definitely combat again in February. Warren has actually also conveyed his gusto for an immediate rematch, thus anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will safeguard his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been famished, alert as well as hectic in stepping around best amount over the last year, even in battles where he really did not have his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter does not seem to be to be bothered through a height drawback in planet headline battles and was actually unfavorable to be refused victory in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was more impressive was actually Sphere's split selection sway Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been as energetic or even in the same kind as Ball, that will certainly have lots of fire for his first globe headline defense before his home urban area enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should beware, as Rios enrolled a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was actually the Californian's very first trip in virtually 2 years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last round for the WBA and also IBF junior featherweight globe labels in June 2022. Ball's energy as well as need will view him protect his WBA belt along with a choice success.-- Parkinson.