.A lot of fascinating boxing rematches could be produced-- or otherwise-- in the upcoming couple of full weeks, as well as 2 arena champions are actually making headline defenses this weekend.A feasible 2nd match in between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to be farther away observing Haney's current submitting of a claim against Garcia. Haney is finding damages for supposed battery as well as violation of deal, and many more traits, pertaining to Garcia's good PED test after their April junior welterweight title fight in The big apple. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he will such as a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the uncontested illumination big-time championship on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and also lost a consensual decision to Bivol, as well as he has actually been aiming to even the score given that. Can easily the battle be created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined getting a battle versus the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Madness big-time championship rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however as an alternative was actually brought down four opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO loss. A rematch along with Dubois may be the only means for Joshua to return to the label image. Will certainly Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly are going to attempt to guard his IBF middleweight headline versus Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich score an upset against the champ after their match was held off back in July when Alimkhanuly could not make weight?On Saturday, Nick Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a 1st self defense of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually gone to both ends of controversial choices, but can he rack up a clear triumph dealing with at home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson and Timothy Bradley Jr. share their ideas as well as separate what's genuine as well as what's not.Real or otherwise: Haney's case versus Garcia creates it unlikely they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, top, defeated Devin Haney by large number choice in a junior welterweight resist in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the legal action could lead the way for a negotiation that features a deal for a rematch. The profit bout between Garcia as well as Haney is merely extremely major to refuse, for both the boxers as well as the sport.There's the immense controversy complying with Garcia's good exam as well as subsequent one-year restriction. Haney asserts the PEDs resulted in Garcia's surprising functionality, along with the simple fact Garcia was 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both offenses are key to the lawsuit.Haney was as much as a 9-1 preferred however was actually floored three times in an upset loss that was later on overturned to a no competition. The match was actually awesome, and the second bout stands up to be a ticket office bonanza.After all, the dominating thought heading into the April competition was actually that Haney would certainly dominate. Garcia's behavior in the build-up of the match was actually thus negligent that there was valid dread the fight wouldn't happen at all.Now, along with all the bad blood stream between the fighters in addition to Garcia's growing celebrity power and also his functionality versus Haney (advantages nevertheless), there would certainly be great enthusiasm in a rematch. The suit only contributes to the dramatization and could be the actual factor that helps connect the concerns to bring in the rematch happen.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol reduces Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favorite to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez by consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo said to ESPN last month that he was actually targeting a rematch must Bivol win following full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a primary favorite versus his past four opponents and has been commonly slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be actually a decided underdog. Bivol directed Alvarez when they complied with in May 2022, in spite of the slender scorecards. Bivol is certainly not merely larger however managed to utilize his footwork and also best punching ability to bewilder and also punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has sustained during that he's a better fighter than Bivol and also his operatively restored palm is going to aid him prove it in a rematch. This would certainly likewise be a legacy battle. Canelo would have the possibility to certainly not merely end up being undeniable champion at a 2nd weight course, yet also retaliate the second reduction of his job (the other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What stays to become viewed: Bivol's determination to deal with Canelo again. When the rematch was gone over throughout the summer of 2023, Bivol was unfaltering that the fight should happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's undeniable championship. Alvarez claimed the match needed to have to take place at 175. Whatever weight they settle on, this battle is actually without a doubt the very best choice for Canelo if he's not heading to face either David Benavidez or Terence Crawford. However Bivol first has an enormous obstacle to deal with against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will certainly uncrown AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight world headline vulnerable versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is stepping into the supplant Australia along with a tough feeling of obligation. He is actually a threatening and also courageous competitor that seems prepared to discharge after journeying to the USA months ago to eliminate, merely to discover that Alimkhanuly failed to make body weight as well as the match was postponed.Mikhailovich is actually a powerful puncher, and punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to perform merely that. On the other hand, most of Alimkhanuly's previous opponents have entered into the band with insecurity, affected due to the hype neighboring the champion. This time around Alimkhanuly locates themself outside his comfort area, experiencing an identified, eager challenger. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's first fight against an outstanding enemy, the stakes are actually higher as well as he has whatever to get. The inquiry is, can he steer clear of acquiring knocked senseless early? Or even can he harm the champ early to gain respect?I think Mikhailovich's unrelenting design could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching design, specifically given that Alimkhanuly has actually just gone the total 12 rounds as soon as in his job. For Mikhailovich, surviving the very early rounds as well as taking the match deep is going to be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's capability to conform as well as withstand Mikhailovich's aggression and also drilling power will certainly be enjoyable to see.-- BradleyReal or not: Joshua will certainly certainly not take the rematch along with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, tore down Anthony Joshua four opportunities in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to safeguard the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's biggest income earner behind Canelo, has actually gone from closing know a huge, beneficial showdown along with the winner of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Madness match, to combating to maintain his title pertinent at punching's leading desk. To place themself back right into severe combat for a megafight in 2025, Joshua needs to have to restore some trustworthiness after final month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, and the only way he can do that is actually along with a quick rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, might not concur, Joshua will not mind taking the slim edge of a bargain that will certainly view him deal with Dubois in a sequel, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, considering that it uses him the quickest option back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would certainly advance to encounter the victor of Usyk vs. Violence 2 in summer 2025, probably back at London's Wembley Coliseum, the performance of Joshua's humiliating 4 knockdowns versus Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 supporters pair of full weeks ago. That fight might be for all four significant big-time world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who switches 35 this month, has actually currently dismissed ideas coming from past pugilists such as Barry McGuigan that he need to retire, amidst hesitations as to whether he is actually shedding protection to electrical power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is additionally up for a rematch as well as will certainly expensive his odds against his drunk English competitor. As well as this time he would certainly be actually paid more.It was a disorderly, enjoyable and exhilarating battle the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. Yet since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 demands to take place in the winter season and the U.K. simply possesses one stadium along with a roofing (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which possesses a capability of 74,500), it would certainly be actually a surprise to observe this fight property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the most powerful figure in punching that handles lineups that take place on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing celebrations, are going to be actually keen for such a big battle-- one of the greatest boxing can easily supply upcoming year-- happening in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, that guides Joshua's career, points out Joshua has actually already conceded conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' marketer, says Dubois will certainly deal with again in February. Warren has likewise revealed his gusto for a quick rematch, so expect it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or not: Sphere will protect his WBA featherweight label against RiosNick Ball, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has been starving, alert and occupied symphonious approximately elite degree over the in 2015, even in matches where he really did not possess his palm raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 fighter does not seem to be troubled through a height drawback in planet headline fights as well as was unfortunate to be refuted triumph in a crack draw versus Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was even more exceptional was Ball's crack choice draw Raymond Ford, that was 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 very same type as Round, that are going to be full of fire for his first world label self defense before his home city fans. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, have to beware, as Rios enrolled an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was actually the Californian's 1st getaway in just about 2 years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the final around for the WBA as well as IBF junior lightweight globe headlines in June 2022. Round's electricity and also desire will certainly observe him safeguard his WBA waistband along with a choice victory.-- Parkinson.