.A number of interesting punching rematches can be made-- or not-- in the upcoming couple of full weeks, and 2 field champs are actually helping make title defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd battle in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be a greater distance away observing Haney's latest submitting of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is actually seeking problems for supposed battery and also breach of arrangement, to name a few traits, pertaining to Garcia's favorable PED test after their April junior welterweight title match in The big apple. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the unquestioned lighting big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consentaneous decision to Bivol, and also he has been actually wanting to even the score because. May the match be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a match versus the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness heavyweight champion rematch. He required to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was brought down 4 opportunities en route to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only way for Joshua to return to the title photo. Will Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to protect his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed versus the champ after their match was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Sunday, Nick Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in a first self defense of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually gone to each ends of controversial choices, yet can he rack up a very clear triumph dealing with in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thoughts and different what's true as well as what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's case against Garcia creates it extremely unlikely they'll satisfy in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, finished off Devin Haney through a large number choice 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 resolution that features an offer for a rematch. The gain bout in between Garcia as well as Haney is merely very large to skip, for both the competitors and the sport.There's the huge controversy observing Garcia's good examination and subsequential 1 year ban. Haney claims the PEDs triggered Garcia's stunning functionality, along with the fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Each infractions are actually vital to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 favored yet was knocked down three times in an upset loss that was later reversed to a no competition. The match was actually thrilling, as well as the 2nd struggle stands to be a box office bonanza.After all, the prevailing thought moving in to the April match was that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's habits in the accumulation of the fight was actually therefore careless that there was actually legitimate are afraid the struggle definitely would not occur at all.Now, along with all the poor blood between the competitors along with Garcia's developing superstar electrical power as well as his performance versus Haney (perks in spite of), there would be enormous enthusiasm in a rematch. The claim simply contributes to the dramatization as well as can be the actual trait that aids connect the concerns to create the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the preferred to overcome Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion 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 must Bivol gain upcoming week. As well as why not? Canelo was actually a significant fave versus his previous four enemies and has actually been extensively criticized for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a determined underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, even with the slim scorecards. Bivol is not simply greater but had the capacity to use his footwork and elite punching potential to befuddle and reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained during that he's a much better boxer than Bivol which his surgically fixed hand will assist him verify it in a rematch. This will likewise be actually a tradition fight. Canelo would certainly possess the chance to not simply come to be indisputable champion at a 2nd body weight class, however additionally avenge the 2nd reduction of his job (the various other defeat was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become observed: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was actually discussed during the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually unyielding that the struggle should occur at 168 pounds for Canelo's undeniable champion. Alvarez said the match needed to have to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they decide on, this match is by far the most ideal alternative for Canelo if he's certainly not going to deal with either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol initially possesses an incredible problem to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely degrade AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight globe title vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia along with an intense sense of duty. He is actually an aggressive and brave fighter who appears all set to release after journeying to the united state months ago to overcome, simply to uncover that Alimkhanuly stopped working to create body weight and also the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, as well as punchers agree to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out only that. On the other hand, a lot of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have actually gotten into the band with self-doubt, affected due to the hype neighboring the champ. This time around Alimkhanuly finds himself outside his convenience region, encountering a figured out, ready opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's initial battle against a world-class challenger, the risks are higher and also he has whatever to gain. The inquiry is, can he stay clear of acquiring knocked senseless early? Or can he injure the champ early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless design can trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has merely gone the total 12 spheres once in his job. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early spheres as well as taking the match deep is going to be key. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt and stand up to Mikhailovich's aggression and also drilling electrical power will certainly be actually exciting to check out.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, brought down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF abundant globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's greatest income earner responsible for Canelo, has gone from closing in on a massive, highly profitable showdown with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence fight, to overcoming to keep his name appropriate at boxing's best desk. To put himself back in to major combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to recover some reputation after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only method he can do that is along with a quick rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might certainly not agree, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny side of a package that are going to find him deal with Dubois in a part two, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, because it gives him the quickest route back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly proceed to deal with the victor of Usyk vs. Fury 2 in summer season 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing four presentations versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 fans two weeks ago. That battle can be for all 4 major big-time world titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually currently dismissed suggestions from former fighters including Barry McGuigan that he should retire, among uncertainties concerning whether he is dropping protection to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch as well as is going to fancy his chances versus his shaken English competitor. And this time around he would certainly be paid for more.It was actually a chaotic, enjoyable as well as exhilarating battle the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the winter as well as the U.K. only has one arena along with a rooftop (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it will be actually an unpleasant surprise to see this match land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong figure in punching who regulates lineups that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed punching events, are going to be interested for such a huge fight-- one of the biggest boxing may use upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who overviews Joshua's occupation, points out Joshua has actually acknowledged terms, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, states Dubois will certainly battle once more in February. Warren has additionally expressed his gusto for an urgent rematch, thus expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere will definitely shield his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Ball, left, won the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been starving, sharp and also busy symphonious approximately elite degree over the last year, also in fights where he failed to possess his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer carries out certainly not seem to be to be troubled through an elevation downside in planet title matches and also was unfortunate to be refuted success in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually a lot more excellent was Round's crack choice get Raymond Ford, that was previously undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as energetic or even in the exact same type as Sphere, that are going to have lots of fire for his initial world title protection in front of his home urban area enthusiasts. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should beware, as Rios registered an exceptional fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's first trip in just about 2 years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev ceased Rios in the last round for the WBA and IBF junior light world headlines in June 2022. Sphere's electricity as well as need will definitely view him shield his WBA waistband along with a choice success.-- Parkinson.