.A lot of exciting punching rematches may be produced-- or not-- in the next handful of weeks, and also pair of world champions are actually making headline defenses this weekend.A possible 2nd fight in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney appears to be a greater distance away following Haney's latest submitting of a claim versus Garcia. Haney is actually seeking problems for supposed electric battery and also breach of agreement, to name a few traits, related to Garcia's good PED examination after their April junior welterweight label match in Nyc. Will the rematch still happen?Following his selection victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he will like a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the uncontested light heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consentaneous selection to Bivol, as well as he has been looking to get back at given that. May the battle be made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a battle against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however rather was actually torn down 4 opportunities en course to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois could be the only means for Joshua to respond to the label photo. Is going to Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to protect his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the energy puncher Mikhailovich rack up a disturbed versus the champion after their battle was delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't make weight?On Saturday, Chip Ball tackles Ronny Rios in a first protection of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually gone to each ends of disputable choices, however can easily he rack up a clear triumph dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings and also distinct what's genuine as well as what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's legal action versus Garcia creates it not likely they'll fulfill in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, 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 anything, the case can lead the way for a settlement that includes a package for a rematch. The gain stint in between Garcia as well as Haney is actually simply extremely significant to skip, for both the boxers and the sport.There's the huge controversy adhering to Garcia's good examination and subsequential 1 year restriction. Haney asserts the PEDs caused Garcia's shocking functionality, in addition to the reality Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds obese. Each infractions are vital to the lawsuit.Haney was as much as a 9-1 favored however was knocked down 3 attend a dismayed loss that was actually later on rescinded to a no competition. The battle was thrilling, and the second match stands to be a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought and feelings moving into the April matchup was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's behavior in the build-up of the battle was thus careless that there was actually genuine are afraid of the battle would not take place at all.Now, along with all the negative blood in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's growing celebrity energy and his performance versus Haney (advantages nevertheless), there would certainly be enormous interest in a rematch. The claim simply includes in the drama and may be the very point that aids bridge the concerns to create the rematch take place.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favored to overcome Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, defeated Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch must Bivol succeed upcoming week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a significant preference against his previous four opponents as well as has actually been actually widely slammed for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be a decided longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they met in May 2022, even with the narrow scorecards. Bivol is actually certainly not just much bigger however managed to use his maneuvering and best punching capability to bewilder as well as discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually maintained all along that he is actually a better fighter than Bivol which his surgically fixed hand will certainly assist him prove it in a rematch. This will also be actually a heritage fight. Canelo would have the opportunity to certainly not just end up being undeniable champ at a 2nd weight course, yet likewise vindicate the second loss of his occupation (the other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become seen: Bivol's determination to battle Canelo again. When the rematch was actually explained during the course of the summer season of 2023, Bivol was actually resolute that the struggle has to take place at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's unquestioned championship. Alvarez claimed the battle needed to happen at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this match is easily the very best possibility for Canelo if he is actually certainly not heading to encounter either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. But Bivol first possesses an enormous obstacle to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will definitely degrade AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight planet title on the line against 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 sense of responsibility. He's an aggressive and fearless fighter that seems to be prepared to release after taking a trip to the USA months ago to combat, just to uncover that Alimkhanuly neglected to make weight and also the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, and punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to do merely that. In contrast, a lot of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have actually gotten into the band along with self-doubt, influenced by the buzz surrounding the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his convenience area, encountering an identified, eager opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's initial match against a first-rate enemy, the concerns are actually higher and he has everything to gain. The inquiry is actually, can he avoid obtaining knocked out early? Or even can he harm the champ early to obtain respect?I think Mikhailovich's unrelenting style could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, especially given that Alimkhanuly has actually just gone the comprehensive 12 rounds the moment in his profession. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early arounds and taking the battle deep will certainly be essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adjust as well as hold up against Mikhailovich's aggression and also punching power will certainly be exciting to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly certainly not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, right, knocked down Anthony Joshua four times throughout his fifth-round KO triumph to safeguard the IBF heavyweight globe label. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's largest wage earner responsible for Canelo, has gone from closing know a massive, rewarding showdown with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury fight, to fighting to maintain his label relevant at boxing's best desk. To put himself back right into serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to reclaim some reliability after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and also the only means he may do that is actually with an instant rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may certainly not acknowledge, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny edge of a package that will find him experience Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially on Feb. 22, since it offers him the quickest path back. The victor of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to face the winner of Usyk vs. Fierceness 2 in summertime 2025, potentially back at London's Wembley Arena, the scene of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations against Dubois facing a UK-record 96,000 fans two weeks earlier. That match may be for all 4 major heavyweight globe titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has actually already dismissed ideas from past pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, surrounded by questions concerning whether he is actually losing resistance to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch as well as will lavish his possibilities against his drunk English rival. As well as this moment he would be actually paid for more.It was a disorderly, engaging and thrilling battle the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet because Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to happen in the winter as well as the U.K. merely possesses one stadium along with a roof covering (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it will be a shock to observe this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong have a place in boxing who manages lineups that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, will certainly be actually keen for such a sizable fight-- among the greatest boxing can offer upcoming year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's career, mentions Joshua has actually actually acknowledged phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, mentions Dubois will certainly battle once again in February. Warren has likewise shared his fervency for a quick rematch, thus expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will definitely protect his WBA featherweight title against RiosNick Sphere, left behind, gained the WBA featherweight title through defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been famished, sharp as well as active in stepping around elite degree over the in 2014, also in battles where he didn't possess his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 boxer carries out not seem to be to become troubled by a height disadvantage in globe label battles and was unfavorable to be denied success in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was even more excellent was actually Sphere's crack selection win over Raymond Ford, who was actually previously undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as active or in the exact same type as Round, that will have plenty of fire for his first world title self defense before his home city supporters. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to make sure, as Rios enrolled an excellent fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's first trip in just about pair of years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last around for the WBA as well as IBF junior light world labels in June 2022. Round's energy and also need will definitely observe him shield his WBA waistband with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.