.A lot of fascinating punching rematches could be produced-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming couple of weeks, and two field champions are creating headline defenses this weekend.An achievable second battle between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to be even farther away following Haney's recent submission of a suit versus Garcia. Haney is looking for damages for alleged electric battery and breach of agreement, and many more points, related to Garcia's positive PED exam after their April junior welterweight label match in New York. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would just like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and also lost an unanimous choice to Bivol, as well as he has actually been looking to even the score due to the fact that. May the match be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined getting a fight against the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rabidity big-time champion rematch. He required to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but as an alternative was torn down four opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only way for Joshua to return to the title image. Will Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to shield his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the energy puncher Mikhailovich score an upset versus the champ after their fight was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Saturday, Chip Ball handles Ronny Rios in a first protection of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has been at each ends of questionable choices, yet can easily he rack up a crystal clear success battling in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their ideas and also different what's true and also what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's legal action versus Garcia makes it unlikely they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney by a large number decision in a jr welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the lawsuit might break the ice for a resolution that features a deal for a rematch. The profit stint between Garcia and also Haney is simply too significant to miss, for both the fighters as well as the sport.There's the tremendous debate complying with Garcia's positive test and also subsequential one-year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs led to Garcia's shocking efficiency, alongside the truth Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Each violations are vital to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as long as a 9-1 beloved yet was actually knocked down three attend an upset reduction that was actually later rescinded to a no contest. The match was awesome, and the 2nd bout stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought and feelings moving right into the April match was that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's actions in the buildup of the fight was actually so negligent that there was actually valid worry the match would not take place at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream in between the competitors alongside Garcia's expanding star energy and his functionality versus Haney (conveniences in spite of), there will be tremendous passion in a rematch. The legal action merely adds to the drama and also could be the exact trait that aids link the issues to bring in the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the preferred to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consensual choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol succeed upcoming week. And why not? Canelo was actually a significant fave against his previous 4 enemies and has actually been actually extensively slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be actually a chosen underdog. Bivol routed Alvarez when they satisfied in May 2022, despite the slender directories. Bivol is certainly not simply bigger yet had the ability to use his maneuvering as well as best boxing capacity to bewilder and also penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually preserved the whole time that he's a better competitor than Bivol which his surgically restored palm will help him confirm it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be actually a heritage battle. Canelo will have the possibility to not just end up being unquestioned champ at a 2nd body weight training class, but additionally avenge the second reduction of his job (the other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to become viewed: Bivol's desire to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was covered during the course of the summer season of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the bout needs to happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's uncontested championship. Alvarez mentioned the match needed to have to happen at 175. Whatever weight they pick, this match is without a doubt the most effective alternative for Canelo if he is actually not heading to experience either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. But Bivol to begin with possesses a remarkable difficulty to experience versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich is going to displace AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight globe label 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 a tough feeling of obligation. He's a hostile and fearless competitor that appears ready to discharge after taking a trip to the U.S. months ago to fight, only to find out that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a highly effective puncher, and also punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to accomplish only that. On the other hand, many of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have entered the ring along with insecurity, determined by the buzz encompassing the champ. This time around Alimkhanuly discovers himself outside his comfort zone, dealing with a figured out, prepared challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's initial battle versus an outstanding enemy, the stakes are actually high and also he possesses whatever to gain. The concern is, can he steer clear of receiving knocked senseless early? Or even can he injure the champ early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's unrelenting design could possibly impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, especially due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has actually just gone the complete 12 rounds once in his career. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early arounds and taking the match deep will definitely be actually crucial. Alimkhanuly's ability to adapt and also hold up against Mikhailovich's aggression and punching energy is going to be enjoyable to watch.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during the course of his fifth-round KO success to defend the IBF abundant globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's greatest wage earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone from closing with it a big, profitable face-off along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Violence battle, to combating to keep his label appropriate at punching's top desk. To put himself back into significant hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to gain back some credibility after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only method he may do that is actually with a quick rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may certainly not acknowledge, Joshua will not mind taking the slim side of a package that will see him experience Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it delivers him the quickest option back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to face the winner of Usyk vs. Fierceness 2 in summer months 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's embarrassing 4 presentations against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 fans two full weeks earlier. That fight might be for all 4 primary heavyweight globe titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), that switches 35 this month, has already put away recommendations from former pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he ought to resign, amid questions regarding whether he is actually shedding protection to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is likewise up for a rematch and will certainly lavish his possibilities versus his trembled English competitor. As well as this moment he will be actually spent more.It was a turbulent, enjoyable and exhilarating fight the first time around, which would swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. But since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter season as well as the U.K. just has one coliseum along with a roofing system (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capability of 74,500), it would be a shock to observe this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, one of the most highly effective have a place in boxing who regulates lineups that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing celebrations, will be keen for such a large match-- one of the biggest punching can deliver upcoming year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that guides Joshua's occupation, mentions Joshua has already acknowledged phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, claims Dubois will certainly combat again in February. Warren has actually additionally shared his gusto for an urgent rematch, therefore anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will definitely guard his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Round, left, gained the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has actually been starving, alert and also busy in stepping up to best degree over the in 2015, also in fights where he failed to have his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist carries out certainly not appear to be bothered through an elevation downside in planet headline matches and also was actually unlucky to become rejected triumph in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually much more impressive was actually Sphere's crack selection draw Raymond Ford, that was actually recently undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been as energetic or in the very same form as Sphere, who are going to teem with fire for his 1st globe headline protection before his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to make sure, as Rios registered an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's first outing in virtually pair of years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final around for the WBA as well as IBF junior lightweight globe titles in June 2022. Ball's power and wish will see him protect his WBA belt along with a decision victory.-- Parkinson.