.A variety of fascinating punching rematches can be helped make-- or not-- in the upcoming couple of weeks, and pair of realm champions are actually helping make headline defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd battle between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to become farther away following Haney's current filing of a lawsuit versus Garcia. Haney is actually finding loss for supposed electric battery and violation of contract, and many more traits, related to Garcia's beneficial PED exam after their April junior welterweight label match in New York. Will certainly the rematch still happen?Following his decision triumph over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he will as if a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the unquestioned lighting heavyweight championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and also shed a consentaneous decision to Bivol, and he has actually been actually aiming to get back at since. Can the battle be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined obtaining a fight versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage heavyweight championship rematch. He required to beat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, yet rather was torn down four opportunities en path to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch with Dubois might be the only method for Joshua to get back to the label picture. Will definitely Joshua take it?Friday night in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to shield his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the electrical power puncher Mikhailovich score an upset against the champ after their fight was held off back in July when Alimkhanuly could not make weight?On Sunday, Scar Ball takes on Ronny Rios in a very first self defense of his WBA featherweight label. Ball has gone to each ends of controversial decisions, however can he rack up a crystal clear success battling in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Chip Parkinson and also Timothy Bradley Jr. share their ideas and different what's real and also what is actually not.Real or otherwise: Haney's claim against Garcia makes it improbable they'll comply with in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, finished off Devin Haney through bulk choice in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the lawsuit could possibly lead the way for a settlement that consists of a package for a rematch. The yield stint in between Garcia and also Haney is actually simply extremely major to refuse, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the great conflict complying with Garcia's positive exam and subsequent one-year ban. Haney professes the PEDs brought about Garcia's surprising functionality, alongside the fact Garcia was 3.2 pounds over weight. Both offenses are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as high as a 9-1 beloved however was floored three times in a dismayed reduction that was actually later on reversed to a no competition. The match was actually electrifying, and the second match stands up to become a ticket office bonanza.After all of, the dominating thought and feelings moving right into the April matchup was actually that Haney would dominate. Garcia's habits in the build-up of the match was so reckless that there was actually reputable are afraid the bout would not take place at all.Now, with all the bad blood in between the competitors along with Garcia's developing superstar electrical power and also his efficiency versus Haney (perks in spite of), there would certainly be enormous passion in a rematch. The legal action merely contributes to the dramatization and also might be the exact point that assists link the issues to make the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to combat Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN last month that he was targeting a rematch should Bivol win next week. And why not? Canelo was a major favorite versus his past 4 rivals and also has been actually commonly slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a made a decision underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, regardless of the slim directories. Bivol is not just bigger yet had the ability to utilize his footwork and best punching capacity to baffle as well as penalize Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has maintained all along that he's a far better fighter than Bivol which his surgically mended palm is going to assist him show it in a rematch. This would certainly also be actually a tradition battle. Canelo would possess the opportunity to certainly not simply become undisputed champ at a 2nd body weight course, yet likewise vindicate the 2nd reduction of his job (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to be viewed: Bivol's readiness to combat Canelo again. When the rematch was actually covered during the summertime of 2023, Bivol was actually staunch that the match has to happen at 168 pounds for Canelo's recognized championship. Alvarez said the match needed to take place at 175. Whatever body weight they pick, this battle is actually easily the most ideal choice for Canelo if he's not going to encounter either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. Yet Bivol initially has a remarkable challenge to face against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or not: Mikhailovich will dethrone AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, puts his IBF middleweight globe title vulnerable 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 obligation. He's an aggressive and fearless boxer who seems to be all set to unleash after journeying to the U.S. months ago to overcome, just to find that Alimkhanuly failed to bring in body weight and the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is a strong puncher, and punchers agree to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to carry out only that. On the other hand, much of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have entered the ring along with insecurity, determined due to the hype neighboring the champion. This time Alimkhanuly finds themself outside his comfort zone, experiencing an established, ready challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's very first battle versus a first-rate challenger, the concerns are actually high as well as he possesses every little thing to get. The question is actually, can he stay clear of acquiring knocked out early? Or may he harm the champ early to acquire respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless style might trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically given that Alimkhanuly has actually only gone the total 12 rounds when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, surviving the early rounds and also taking the match deep is going to be essential. Alimkhanuly's ability to adapt as well as resist Mikhailovich's aggression and punching electrical power will definitely be fun to enjoy.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly not get the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities throughout his fifth-round KO triumph to shield the IBF heavyweight globe title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's largest income earner responsible for Canelo, has gone coming from closing in on a significant, financially rewarding showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Frenzy fight, to eliminating to keep his title pertinent at punching's best table. To place himself back into severe hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to gain back some integrity after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only method he may do that is actually along with an urgent rematch.Though his promoter, Matchroom, may not agree, Joshua will not mind taking the skinny edge of an offer that will certainly view him deal with Dubois in a part two, this moment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, due to the fact that it uses him the quickest path back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly progress to face the winner of Usyk vs. Madness 2 in summer months 2025, potentially back at Greater london's Wembley Arena, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing four knockdowns against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 enthusiasts two full weeks earlier. That battle might be for all four major big-time planet titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has actually dismissed ideas coming from past pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he must resign, in the middle of questions in order to whether he is actually shedding protection to energy punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually additionally up for a rematch and also is going to elaborate his opportunities versus his trembled English opponent. And also this moment he will be paid for more.It was actually a disorderly, enjoyable and also exhilarating match the very first time around, which would certainly swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. Yet since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 needs to take place in the winter months and the U.K. just has one arena along with a rooftop (Principality Coliseum in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses an ability of 74,500), it would be an unpleasant surprise to view this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong figure in boxing that regulates lineups that happen on Saudi Arabia-backed punching activities, are going to be keen for such a big battle-- among the most significant boxing can easily give next year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that manuals Joshua's profession, mentions Joshua has presently agreed phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, mentions Dubois will definitely fight once more in February. Warren has actually likewise revealed his gusto for a prompt rematch, so anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Ball will definitely defend his WBA featherweight title versus RiosNick Round, left, gained the WBA featherweight label by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been famished, alert and also active in stepping up to elite degree over the last year, also in battles where he really did not possess his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs not seem to be to become troubled through a height negative aspect in world title matches as well as was actually unfortunate to become refused victory in a split draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was much more impressive was Ball's split selection win over Raymond Ford, who was actually earlier undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually not been actually as energetic or even in the exact same form as Round, that will certainly contain fire for his 1st planet headline self defense in front of his home area fans. Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should take care, as Rios registered an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, yet that was the Californian's first getaway in nearly two years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and also Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the last round for the WBA and also IBF junior lightweight globe labels in June 2022. Sphere's power as well as desire will definitely observe him defend his WBA belt with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.