.An amount of fascinating punching rematches may be created-- or otherwise-- in the next few full weeks, and also two realm champs are producing headline defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd fight in between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney appears to be even farther away adhering to Haney's latest submitting of a case against Garcia. Haney is actually seeking loss for alleged battery and also violation of agreement, and many more points, related to Garcia's good PED test 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 claimed he will as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the indisputable light big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also dropped an unanimous decision to Bivol, and he has actually been actually hoping to even the score due to the fact that. May the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined receiving a battle against the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but as an alternative was actually brought down 4 opportunities en course to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois can be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the headline picture. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to make an effort to defend his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score a disturbed against the champion after their fight was postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not create weight?On Saturday, Scar Round takes on Ronny Rios in an initial protection of his WBA featherweight title. Ball has actually gone to both ends of controversial selections, yet can he score a very clear success fighting in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their notions as well as separate what's true and what is actually not.Real or not: Haney's suit against Garcia creates it improbable they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney through large number decision in a younger welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the legal action might lead the way for a settlement that features a package for a rematch. The yield spell between Garcia and also Haney is actually just very significant to refuse, for both the competitors and the sport.There's the great dispute observing Garcia's favorable test and also subsequent 1 year restriction. Haney declares the PEDs brought about Garcia's surprising efficiency, in addition to the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds obese. Both violations are actually crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as high as a 9-1 preferred yet was actually knocked down 3 attend a distressed reduction that was actually later reversed to a no contest. The battle was actually exhilarating, as well as the second bout stands up to be a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the dominating notion moving in to the April matchup was actually that Haney would certainly control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the fight was actually thus reckless that there was actually legit worry the struggle would not occur at all.Now, with all the bad blood between the boxers in addition to Garcia's growing celebrity power and his efficiency versus Haney (perks nevertheless), there will be actually tremendous enthusiasm in a rematch. The suit just adds to the dramatization as well as can be the exact factor that aids unite the problems to make the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the beloved to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champion Dmitry Bivol, left behind, defeated Canelo Alvarez by consensual decision in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol succeed next full week. And also why not? Canelo was a significant preference against his past four rivals and also has actually been actually largely slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would certainly be actually a decided longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, even with the narrow directories. Bivol is actually not only larger however had the ability to use his maneuvering as well as elite boxing potential to bewilder and also discipline Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved all along that he's a much better competitor than Bivol and that his operatively fixed palm will assist him verify it in a rematch. This will likewise be actually a heritage fight. Canelo would possess the possibility to certainly not merely end up being indisputable champion at a 2nd weight class, but likewise retaliate the 2nd loss of his career (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be seen: Bivol's determination to battle Canelo again. When the rematch was gone over throughout the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually unyielding that the bout should happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undisputed championship. Alvarez stated the battle needed to take place at 175. Whatever weight they decide on, this fight is actually by far the very best alternative for Canelo if he's not mosting likely to experience either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol to begin with has a significant challenge to deal with versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich is going to dethrone AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight planet label vulnerable against Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually entering the ring in Australia along with a ferocious sense of duty. He's a threatening as well as brave competitor that seems to be prepared to unleash after traveling to the U.S. months ago to eliminate, just to find that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in body weight as well as the battle was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is a highly effective puncher, as well as punchers agree to engage to land their strikes, so I expect him to do simply that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have actually entered the band along with self-doubt, affected by the buzz encompassing the champ. This time Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his comfort region, facing an established, willing opposition. Although this is Mikhailovich's 1st fight against a world-class opponent, the stakes are high and he has whatever to gain. The concern is actually, can he avoid getting knocked out early? Or can easily he hurt the champ early to acquire respect?I believe Mikhailovich's unrelenting design can impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, specifically given that Alimkhanuly has simply gone the complete 12 arounds the moment in his job. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early spheres and taking the match deep is going to be essential. Alimkhanuly's ability to conform and also resist Mikhailovich's aggression as well as drilling power will definitely be actually exciting to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua is going to not take the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua four opportunities throughout his fifth-round KO success to guard the IBF abundant planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's most significant earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing know a significant, financially rewarding face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Fury battle, to overcoming to maintain his label pertinent at boxing's best desk. To put himself back right into significant contention for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to gain back some trustworthiness after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and also the only technique he can do that is with an instant rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, could certainly not concede, Joshua won't mind taking the skinny side of a bargain that are going to find him deal with Dubois in a part two, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it provides him the quickest course back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to deal with the winner of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summertime 2025, probably back at Greater london's Wembley Stadium, the scene of Joshua's humiliating 4 presentations against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 followers pair of full weeks back. That match might be for all four significant heavyweight planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has presently dismissed recommendations coming from previous boxers including Barry McGuigan that he must retire, amid hesitations in order to whether he is dropping protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually additionally up for a rematch and will certainly expensive his odds versus his trembled English competitor. And also this time he would be actually spent more.It was a turbulent, entertaining as well as thrilling fight the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter season and the U.K. merely possesses one arena along with a roof (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it will be an unpleasant surprise to see this battle land at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the absolute most highly effective figure in punching who regulates schedules that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will be actually keen for such a huge fight-- one of the greatest boxing can offer following year-- occurring in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who overviews Joshua's career, mentions Joshua has actually presently conceded conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, says Dubois will fight once more in February. Warren has likewise shown his gusto for an immediate rematch, so expect it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Round will defend his WBA featherweight headline versus RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight title by beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been famished, alert and also busy in stepping up to elite amount over the in 2014, even in fights where he failed to possess his hand increased. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist carries out certainly not appear to become bothered through a height negative aspect in world title battles as well as was actually unfavorable to become refuted triumph in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was actually even more exceptional was Round's crack decision gain Raymond Ford, who was actually formerly unbeaten, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has not been actually as active or in the exact same kind as Round, that are going to has plenty of fire for his very first globe label self defense in front of his home city supporters. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios signed up a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, however that was actually the Californian's very first outing in almost 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior featherweight planet titles in June 2022. Sphere's power as well as desire are going to find him guard his WBA waistband with a choice victory.-- Parkinson.