.An amount of fascinating punching rematches may be created-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming couple of weeks, and two world champions are actually creating headline defenses this weekend.An achievable second fight in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to become a greater distance away following Haney's current submitting of a legal action against Garcia. Haney is looking for damages for supposed electric battery as well as breach of agreement, and many more things, pertaining to Garcia's favorable PED examination after their April junior welterweight label fight in Nyc. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the undisputed illumination heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also dropped a consensual selection to Bivol, as well as he has actually been seeking to get even due to the fact that. Can the match be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a match against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Violence big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet as an alternative was actually brought down four opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois could be the only means for Joshua to get back to the headline image. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to guard his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champion after their battle was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't create weight?On Sunday, Scar Sphere handles Ronny Rios in an initial defense of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has actually gone to both ends of disputable selections, however can he rack up a very clear success dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their notions as well as separate what's true and also what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's lawsuit against Garcia makes it improbable they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney through a large number selection in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the case could break the ice for a settlement deal that features a bargain for a rematch. The return stint between Garcia as well as Haney is simply too large to miss, for both the boxers and the sport.There's the enormous conflict observing Garcia's good test and subsequent 1 year restriction. Haney declares the PEDs brought about Garcia's surprising efficiency, in addition to the truth Garcia was 3.2 pounds over weight. Both infractions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as high as a 9-1 beloved yet was defeated three attend a dismayed loss that was actually later on reversed to a no contest. The fight was exhilarating, and also the 2nd struggle stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought and feelings heading right into the April match was that Haney will dominate. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the match was actually therefore reckless that there was legitimate fear the match wouldn't occur at all.Now, along with all the negative blood stream between the fighters alongside Garcia's growing celebrity energy and his efficiency against Haney (benefits nevertheless), there would be actually immense passion in a rematch. The lawsuit only adds to the dramatization and may be the exact thing that assists unite the issues to make the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the beloved to combat Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through unanimous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol succeed upcoming week. As well as why not? Canelo was actually a primary preference versus his past 4 opponents and also has actually been largely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a made a decision longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the narrow scorecards. Bivol is certainly not merely greater but was able to utilize his maneuvering as well as best boxing potential to baffle as well as punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually kept all along that he is actually a better fighter than Bivol which his surgically fixed palm will certainly assist him prove it in a rematch. This will also be a tradition match. Canelo will have the odds to not just end up being uncontested champ at a second weight class, however also retaliate the 2nd loss of his profession (the various other disappointment was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become viewed: Bivol's determination to fight Canelo once more. When the rematch was talked about throughout the summer season of 2023, Bivol was steadfast that the battle has to occur at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's unquestioned championship. Alvarez said the battle required to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this battle is actually by far the most ideal choice for Canelo if he is actually not going to deal with either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol first possesses a remarkable problem to deal with versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight globe title vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the ring in Australia along with an intense sense of duty. He's a hostile and courageous competitor that appears ready to discharge after taking a trip to the U.S. months ago to fight, just to uncover that Alimkhanuly stopped working to bring in weight and also the fight was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and also punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform just that. On the other hand, much of Alimkhanuly's previous challengers have actually entered into the ring along with insecurity, affected due to the buzz bordering the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his comfort region, facing a found out, prepared opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's initial match versus an unparalleled challenger, the risks are actually higher as well as he possesses everything to gain. The inquiry is actually, can he avoid getting knocked senseless early? Or can easily he hurt the champion early to get respect?I believe Mikhailovich's unrelenting style could possibly impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, particularly because Alimkhanuly has simply gone the full 12 arounds when in his profession. For Mikhailovich, enduring the early spheres and also taking the fight deep is going to be key. Alimkhanuly's ability to adjust as well as tolerate Mikhailovich's aggressiveness as well as punching power will certainly be exciting to see.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 times during his fifth-round KO victory to shield the IBF heavyweight globe label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest wage earner responsible for Canelo, has gone from closing with it a substantial, financially rewarding showdown with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity match, to overcoming to maintain his name pertinent at boxing's best table. To place themself back right into severe combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to gain back some integrity after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only technique he can do that is actually along with a prompt rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, might not agree, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny edge of an offer that will definitely view him encounter Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it uses him the quickest path back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would advance to experience the winner of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summertime 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's humiliating four knockdowns against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts 2 weeks earlier. That battle could be for all four major big-time planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that switches 35 this month, has already dismissed pointers from previous boxers such as Barry McGuigan that he ought to retire, surrounded by uncertainties concerning whether he is actually dropping protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch and will certainly lavish his odds against his shaken English opponent. And this time around he would certainly be actually spent more.It was actually a chaotic, engaging and also awesome fight the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to take place in the winter and the U.K. just possesses one stadium along with a roof (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it would be a surprise to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most powerful figure in punching who controls lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will certainly be eager for such a sizable fight-- some of the most significant boxing can give next year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who overviews Joshua's profession, says Joshua has actually currently concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, states Dubois is going to combat again in February. Warren has actually likewise shown his fervency for a prompt rematch, therefore anticipate it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will certainly protect his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Sphere, left, won the WBA featherweight headline by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been hungry, alert as well as occupied in stepping as much as best degree over the in 2015, even in matches where he didn't possess his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist does certainly not seem to be to become troubled through an elevation drawback in world headline battles and also was actually unfavorable to be rejected victory in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually a lot more outstanding was actually Ball's crack choice draw Raymond Ford, that was actually recently unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as energetic or in the same form as Round, that will certainly have plenty of fire for his initial planet headline protection facing his home city supporters. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must make sure, as Rios enrolled an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's first trip in almost 2 years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last sphere for the WBA and IBF junior light world headlines in June 2022. Round's power and also wish are going to observe him shield his WBA waistband with a selection triumph.-- Parkinson.