.A variety of fascinating boxing rematches could be created-- or not-- in the following couple of weeks, as well as two realm champs are helping make title defenses this weekend.A feasible second battle between Ryan Garcia and also Devin Haney appears to be further away following Haney's recent submitting of a case versus Garcia. Haney is actually looking for damages for supposed battery as well as breach of contract, and many more points, pertaining to Garcia's positive PED exam after their April junior welterweight label match in Nyc. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his choice victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez said he would such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a defend the undeniable illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 as well as shed a consentaneous choice to Bivol, and also he has actually been actually looking to get even because. Can easily the fight be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to acquiring a battle against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage heavyweight championship rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but rather was torn down 4 opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois could be the only technique for Joshua to get back to the title picture. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to try to safeguard his IBF middleweight headline against Andrei Mikhailovich. Can the energy puncher Mikhailovich score a distressed against the champ after their fight was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Ball takes on Ronny Rios in a 1st self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has actually gone to each ends of questionable choices, however can he score a very clear triumph battling in the home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their thought and feelings and also distinct what's actual as well as what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim versus Garcia makes it unexpected they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney by bulk decision in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the case could possibly break the ice for a resolution that features a package for a rematch. The return spell in between Garcia and Haney is merely extremely huge to pass up, for both the fighters and also the sport.There's the immense controversy following Garcia's favorable test and subsequential 1 year ban. Haney professes the PEDs resulted in Garcia's stunning performance, along with the reality Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds over weight. Each violations are crucial to the lawsuit.Haney was as long as a 9-1 preferred however was defeated 3 times in a dismayed loss that was actually later rescinded to a no competition. The battle was actually awesome, as well as the 2nd struggle stands to become a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing notion heading into the April match was that Haney would dominate. Garcia's habits in the buildup of the battle was thus reckless that there was actually legit dread the battle definitely would not take place at all.Now, with all the negative blood stream in between the boxers alongside Garcia's developing superstar energy and his functionality against Haney (conveniences notwithstanding), there would be actually enormous interest in a rematch. The claim just includes in the drama and might be the exact trait that assists connect the issues to make the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be the favorite to fight Alvarez in MayLight big-time champ Dmitry Bivol, left, defeated Canelo Alvarez through consensual choice in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN final month that he was targeting a rematch ought to Bivol gain following full week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a major preference versus his past four enemies as well as has been extensively criticized for his level of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be a decided longshot. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, in spite of the slim scorecards. Bivol is not simply much bigger but managed to use his maneuvering and elite punching potential to baffle as well as penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has kept the whole time that he is actually a much better boxer than Bivol and that his surgically repaired palm will definitely assist him verify it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be actually a tradition battle. Canelo would possess the odds to not only come to be uncontested champion at a 2nd body weight class, yet also vindicate the second reduction of his occupation (the various other defeat was against Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to become observed: Bivol's willingness to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was reviewed throughout the summer of 2023, Bivol was staunch that the fight should happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's undisputed champion. Alvarez said the fight needed to have to happen at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this match is actually by far the most effective possibility for Canelo if he is actually certainly not mosting likely to encounter either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. But Bivol first possesses a significant difficulty to experience against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will certainly uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, puts his IBF middleweight globe headline on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is entering the supplant Australia with an intense feeling of task. He's an aggressive and courageous competitor who seems prepared to discharge after traveling to the U.S. months ago to overcome, simply to discover that Alimkhanuly failed to make weight and also the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, as well as punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to accomplish just that. On the other hand, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have entered the ring along with self-doubt, determined by the hype surrounding the champ. This moment Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his comfort area, dealing with an established, eager challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first fight against a world-class opponent, the risks are actually higher as well as he has every thing to acquire. The question is actually, can he stay clear of obtaining knocked out early? Or can easily he injure the champ early to obtain respect?I believe Mikhailovich's relentless style can impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, specifically due to the fact that Alimkhanuly has actually merely gone the total 12 rounds once in his job. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early rounds and also taking the match deep will be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt as well as stand up to Mikhailovich's aggression as well as punching power will be fun to view.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will definitely certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua four times in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to shield the IBF abundant globe headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's largest income earner responsible for Canelo, has gone from closing know a large, beneficial face-off along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness battle, to combating to keep his title appropriate at boxing's best desk. To place themself back right into major combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to reclaim some credibility after last month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, as well as the only method he may do that is actually with a prompt rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may certainly not concede, Joshua will not mind taking the thin side of a package that will certainly observe him encounter Dubois in a follow up, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it delivers him the quickest path back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would proceed to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Fierceness 2 in summer months 2025, potentially back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 presentations against Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 supporters 2 full weeks back. That battle may be for all 4 significant big-time planet titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually already dismissed recommendations coming from former fighters including Barry McGuigan that he must resign, amidst uncertainties as to whether he is actually losing protection to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually additionally up for a rematch and also will certainly lavish his odds against his shaken English competitor. And this time he would be actually paid more.It was actually a disorderly, amusing and electrifying battle the first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view purchases for a rematch. Yet due to the fact that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to occur in the winter as well as the U.K. only possesses one coliseum with a roofing (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would be actually an unpleasant surprise to find this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong have a place in boxing who controls schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing events, will be interested for such a huge match-- one of the largest punching may supply next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who manuals Joshua's career, mentions Joshua has presently agreed conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, states Dubois will definitely deal with once again in February. Warren has actually also expressed his fervency for an instant rematch, therefore expect it to occur.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Ball is going to defend his WBA featherweight label versus RiosNick Sphere, left behind, succeeded the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has actually been famished, sharp and hectic symphonious up to best amount over the in 2013, even in matches where he failed to possess his palm elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs certainly not seem to be troubled through a height drawback in globe title matches and was unlucky to be refused triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was extra impressive was Ball's split selection gain Raymond Ford, that was actually earlier unbeaten, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as active or even in the exact same kind as Sphere, who will definitely have plenty of fire for his first world headline protection facing his home metropolitan area enthusiasts. Round (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should be careful, as Rios signed up a remarkable fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was actually the Californian's initial outing in just about 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, as well as Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA and IBF junior featherweight world headlines in June 2022. Round's electricity and also wish will certainly observe him guard his WBA waistband along with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.