.A number of appealing punching rematches might be produced-- or not-- in the following handful of weeks, and 2 world champs are actually making headline defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd match in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney appears to become even farther away adhering to Haney's latest declaring of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is looking for loss for supposed battery as well as breach of arrangement, among other traits, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED exam after their April junior welterweight label battle in New York. Will the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he will such as a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the recognized illumination big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost a consensual selection to Bivol, as well as he has actually been seeking to even the score considering that. Can easily the fight be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to obtaining a fight against the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fierceness big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down four opportunities en course to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois could be the only way for Joshua to respond to the headline image. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will attempt to guard his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up an upset versus the champ after their fight was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Saturday, Chip Round takes on Ronny Rios in a very first protection of his WBA featherweight label. Reception has actually been at each ends of questionable decisions, but can easily he score a clear victory combating in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. share their ideas as well as distinct what's genuine and what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case versus Garcia makes it extremely unlikely they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, finished off Devin Haney by bulk selection in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the legal action could possibly break the ice for a settlement that consists of an offer for a rematch. The profit round between Garcia as well as Haney is actually just extremely big to pass up, for both the competitors and the sport.There's the huge dispute following Garcia's favorable test as well as subsequent one-year restriction. Haney professes the PEDs led to Garcia's astonishing efficiency, together with the fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds obese. Both offenses are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favorite however was floored 3 attend an upset loss that was later reversed to a no competition. The fight was actually exhilarating, and the second battle stands up to be a box office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought and feelings heading right into the April matchup was that Haney will control. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the match was so careless that there was actually reputable worry the struggle wouldn't occur at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream between the competitors along with Garcia's growing celebrity electrical power as well as his efficiency versus Haney (benefits regardless of), there would certainly be tremendous enthusiasm in a rematch. The lawsuit merely adds to the dramatization and might be the actual trait that helps link the issues to create the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favored to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch ought to Bivol gain following week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was a major favorite against his previous 4 challengers and has actually been widely criticized for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a determined underdog. Bivol directed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, in spite of the slim directories. Bivol is actually not merely larger yet managed to use his footwork and also best boxing potential to befuddle as well as discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has maintained the whole time that he's a much better boxer than Bivol which his surgically restored palm will definitely assist him prove it in a rematch. This will additionally be actually a tradition battle. Canelo would have the opportunity to not merely come to be recognized champ at a second weight class, however likewise avenge the 2nd reduction of his career (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become found: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo once again. When the rematch was actually covered during the course of the summer of 2023, Bivol was actually staunch that the battle has to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's unquestioned champion. Alvarez said the battle required to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this match is actually easily the best choice for Canelo if he's not visiting experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol first possesses an enormous challenge to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely degrade AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight planet title vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the ring in Australia along with an intense sense of accountability. He is actually an aggressive and also courageous competitor who seems prepared to discharge after journeying to the U.S. months ago to fight, simply to uncover that Alimkhanuly fallen short to make weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a highly effective puncher, as well as punchers want to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform simply that. On the other hand, many of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have actually entered the band with self-doubt, determined by the buzz surrounding the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience region, facing a calculated, ready opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's first battle against an outstanding enemy, the risks are high as well as he has every thing to acquire. The concern is actually, can he avoid receiving knocked out early? Or may he hurt the champ early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's relentless type might impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, especially considering that Alimkhanuly has just gone the comprehensive 12 spheres when in his job. For Mikhailovich, making it through the very early rounds and also taking the battle deep is going to be essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt and tolerate Mikhailovich's aggression and also drilling power will certainly be fun to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, tore down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during his fifth-round KO victory to guard the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest wage earner behind Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing know a large, rewarding face-off with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fierceness battle, to overcoming to maintain his name relevant at boxing's best table. To put himself back right into serious combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to restore some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only technique he can do that is along with an immediate rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may certainly not concede, Joshua will not mind taking the thin edge of a bargain that will certainly see him encounter Dubois in a follow up, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, because it supplies him the quickest course back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will advance to face the winner of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 fans two weeks back. That battle might be for all 4 major big-time planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has presently put away ideas coming from previous pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he must resign, surrounded by doubts in order to whether he is shedding resistance to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually also up for a rematch and will definitely elaborate his chances versus his drunk English opponent. And also this moment he would be spent more.It was actually a disorderly, amusing and also thrilling fight the very first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. But because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to occur in the winter season and the U.K. merely has one stadium along with a roofing (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would certainly be a shock to see this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most strong have a place in boxing who handles lineups that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing events, are going to be eager for such a sizable match-- one of the biggest boxing may use upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's career, states Joshua has actually concurred terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, mentions Dubois is going to combat once more in February. Warren has additionally conveyed his gusto for a prompt rematch, thus anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Ball is going to guard his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Sphere, left behind, succeeded the WBA featherweight label through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been hungry, sharp and also occupied in stepping approximately elite level over the in 2015, even in battles where he failed to have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter carries out certainly not appear to become bothered through a height drawback in globe headline fights as well as was actually unlucky to become refuted success in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was extra exceptional was actually Ball's crack decision sway Raymond Ford, that was previously undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been actually as active or in the same kind as Round, who will contain fire for his first world title defense in front of his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should make sure, as Rios enrolled an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's very first day trip in practically pair of years. Vargas also outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last sphere for the WBA and IBF junior light planet labels in June 2022. Ball's power as well as wish are going to see him shield his WBA belt along with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.