.A variety of interesting punching rematches may be created-- or not-- in the next handful of full weeks, and two field champions are actually producing headline defenses this weekend.An achievable 2nd match between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be further away complying with Haney's latest submission of a case against Garcia. Haney is actually finding problems for claimed electric battery and breach of arrangement, among other things, related to Garcia's positive PED examination after their April junior welterweight headline match in New york city. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his choice victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez mentioned he will such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable lighting heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and also lost a consentaneous selection to Bivol, and also he has been actually wanting to get even due to the fact that. Can easily the fight be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined obtaining a battle against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fierceness heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet as an alternative was torn down four times en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only way for Joshua to respond to the headline photo. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to guard his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed versus the champion after their battle was held off back in July when Alimkhanuly could not make weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in a first self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually gone to both ends of controversial selections, yet can easily he score a crystal clear triumph dealing with in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings and different what's genuine and what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case against Garcia creates it improbable they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney by bulk selection in a jr welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the lawsuit could break the ice for a settlement that consists of a package for a rematch. The gain round between Garcia and also Haney is simply extremely huge to refuse, for both the competitors as well as the sport.There's the immense debate following Garcia's good examination and also subsequential 1 year ban. Haney declares the PEDs resulted in Garcia's shocking performance, in addition to the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Both infractions are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 favorite however was floored three attend a distressed reduction that was eventually reversed to a no contest. The match was actually exhilarating, and the 2nd match stands to be a ticket office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought and feelings moving into the April matchup was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the match was so negligent that there was actually legit are afraid the fight would not happen at all.Now, with all the bad blood stream between the boxers together with Garcia's developing celebrity power and also his functionality versus Haney (perks nevertheless), there would be tremendous interest in a rematch. The suit just contributes to the drama as well as may be the very factor that aids bridge the concerns to bring in the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favored to combat Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through unanimous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch should Bivol gain following week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a primary fave against his previous 4 enemies and also has been actually commonly slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a determined longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, even with the slender directories. Bivol is actually certainly not merely bigger however had the capacity to use his footwork and elite punching ability to baffle and discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept all along that he's a far better boxer than Bivol and also his operatively restored palm is going to assist him confirm it in a rematch. This would certainly additionally be a tradition match. Canelo would certainly possess the possibility to certainly not just become indisputable champion at a 2nd body weight lesson, yet likewise vindicate the 2nd reduction of his career (the various other defeat was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become observed: Bivol's readiness to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was discussed during the course of the summertime of 2023, Bivol was staunch that the bout has to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undeniable championship. Alvarez said the match needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they pick, this match is actually easily the most ideal alternative for Canelo if he is actually not visiting experience either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol initially has a tremendous obstacle to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight globe headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the ring in Australia along with a strong feeling of task. He is actually a threatening and brave competitor who seems to be all set to release after journeying to the USA months ago to combat, only to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to make body weight as well as the fight was postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and punchers agree to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out merely that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have entered the band along with insecurity, influenced due to the buzz neighboring the champion. This time Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his comfort area, dealing with an established, eager challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first match against a world-class enemy, the risks are actually high as well as he possesses every thing to acquire. The question is actually, can he avoid getting knocked out early? Or may he harm the champ early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's unrelenting type could possibly impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, especially since Alimkhanuly has actually just gone the full 12 spheres once in his profession. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early arounds and taking the fight deep will be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt as well as stand up to Mikhailovich's aggression and punching electrical power is going to be enjoyable to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, brought down Anthony Joshua four opportunities throughout his fifth-round KO triumph to protect the IBF heavyweight globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's biggest income earner behind Canelo, has gone from closing know a massive, rewarding showdown along with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness match, to overcoming to keep his title applicable at boxing's best desk. To place himself back in to significant contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to gain back some reliability after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and also the only method he may do that is with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could certainly not agree, Joshua won't mind taking the slim side of a deal that will find him deal with Dubois in a follow up, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, possibly on Feb. 22, since it supplies him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly proceed to deal with the winner of Usyk vs. Rabidity 2 in summer months 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's humiliating four presentations against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 supporters two full weeks ago. That battle might be for all four primary heavyweight globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that transforms 35 this month, has currently put away suggestions from former boxers like Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, in the middle of hesitations as to whether he is actually losing protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually additionally up for a rematch as well as will certainly fancy his chances against his shaken English competitor. As well as this time he will be actually paid more.It was actually a turbulent, entertaining and also thrilling fight the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. Yet considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter and the U.K. only has one coliseum along with a roofing (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it would be actually a surprise to view this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most strong figure in punching that regulates schedules that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed punching celebrations, will certainly be actually eager for such a large fight-- among the most significant punching may supply upcoming year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's career, states Joshua has actually actually agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, mentions Dubois will combat once more in February. Warren has actually likewise expressed his gusto for an immediate rematch, so expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere is going to safeguard his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Round, left, won the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been actually hungry, alert and also occupied in stepping approximately elite amount over the last year, also in fights where he really did not possess his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter performs not seem to be bothered through an elevation disadvantage in world label battles and was unfavorable to become denied victory in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually more excellent was actually Sphere's crack choice draw Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier 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 form as Ball, that will certainly have lots of fire for his 1st planet title defense before his home metropolitan area fans. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should be careful, as Rios registered an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was the Californian's first outing in almost 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final round for the WBA and also IBF junior light planet headlines in June 2022. Round's electricity and wish are going to observe him shield his WBA waistband with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.