.An amount of appealing punching rematches can be made-- or not-- in the following couple of full weeks, and two arena champions are creating label defenses this weekend.An achievable 2nd fight between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney seems to become even farther away complying with Haney's latest submitting of a lawsuit against Garcia. Haney is seeking loss for claimed electric battery as well as breach of arrangement, and many more factors, related to Garcia's favorable PED exam after their April junior welterweight headline fight in New York. Will the rematch still happen?Following his decision victory over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez claimed he will as if a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the recognized illumination big-time champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez moved up to 175 extra pounds in May 2022 and lost an unanimous decision to Bivol, and also he has been actually wanting to even the score since. May the match be actually created if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua was close to receiving a fight against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury heavyweight championship rematch. He needed to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, however instead was actually knocked down 4 opportunities en option to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch with Dubois might be the only technique for Joshua to respond to the headline picture. Will Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will make an effort to protect his IBF middleweight title versus Andrei Mikhailovich. Can easily the energy puncher Mikhailovich rack up a disturbed against the champ after their fight was actually delayed back in July when Alimkhanuly couldn't bring in weight?On Sunday, Scar Sphere handles Ronny Rios in a 1st defense of his WBA featherweight title. Reception has actually gone to both ends of questionable choices, but can he rack up a clear victory battling in your home in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Scar Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their thought and feelings and distinct what's genuine and what's not.Real or not: Haney's claim against Garcia creates it unexpected they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, leading, defeated Devin Haney by large number selection in a junior welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If anything, the case could break the ice for a settlement deal that includes a deal for a rematch. The yield stint between Garcia and also Haney is simply very large to miss, for both the boxers and also the sport.There's the tremendous conflict complying with Garcia's positive exam as well as subsequent 1 year restriction. Haney claims the PEDs led to Garcia's stunning efficiency, in addition to the simple fact Garcia was actually 3.2 pounds over weight. Both infractions are actually vital to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as much as a 9-1 favorite yet was actually floored three times in a dismayed reduction that was later on overturned to a no contest. The battle was actually electrifying, as well as the second bout stands to become a box office bonanza.After all, the dominating notion heading in to the April matchup was that Haney would dominate. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the match was actually therefore negligent that there was actually reputable are afraid the battle definitely would not happen at all.Now, along with all the poor blood in between the fighters along with Garcia's increasing celebrity energy and his efficiency versus Haney (benefits nevertheless), there will be great enthusiasm in a rematch. The claim only adds to the drama and might be the exact thing that aids unite the concerns to create the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or not: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the beloved to overcome Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, left, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consentaneous selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo informed ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch should Bivol gain upcoming full week. And also why not? Canelo was actually a significant fave against his past four enemies and also has actually been commonly slammed for his degree of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo will be a chosen longshot. Bivol directed Alvarez when they fulfilled in May 2022, even with the narrow scorecards. Bivol is certainly not just larger however managed to utilize his maneuvering and also best boxing ability to befuddle as well as punish Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has preserved during that he is actually a much better competitor than Bivol and also his operatively mended palm will definitely assist him verify it in a rematch. This will additionally be actually a heritage match. Canelo would possess the opportunity to certainly not simply end up being uncontested champ at a 2nd weight lesson, but additionally retaliate the second reduction of his job (the various other disappointment protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What remains to be seen: Bivol's desire to fight Canelo again. When the rematch was actually covered during the course of the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually unwavering that the match must take place at 168 pounds for Canelo's undisputed championship. Alvarez mentioned the match needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this match is easily the greatest possibility for Canelo if he's certainly not visiting face either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. But Bivol initially has an enormous difficulty to face versus Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich will definitely depose AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left, places his IBF middleweight planet headline on the line versus Andrei Mikhailovich on Friday in Australia. Mikey Williams/Top RankReal: Mikhailovich, of New Zealand, is actually stepping into the supplant Australia with a ferocious feeling of duty. He is actually an aggressive as well as fearless competitor that seems all set to let loose after journeying to the USA months ago to eliminate, simply to find out that Alimkhanuly neglected to bring in weight and also the match was actually postponed.Mikhailovich is actually an effective puncher, and also punchers are willing to take on to land their strikes, so I expect him to do merely that. In contrast, a number of Alimkhanuly's previous enemies have actually gone into the band with self-doubt, affected due to the buzz encompassing the champion. This moment Alimkhanuly discovers themself outside his convenience area, dealing with a figured out, prepared challenger. Although this is Mikhailovich's first match versus an outstanding rival, the stakes are high and also he has everything to gain. The inquiry is, can he avoid getting knocked senseless early? Or can he hurt the champion early to obtain respect?I assume Mikhailovich's relentless design could possibly trouble Alimkhanuly's counterpunching style, specifically considering that Alimkhanuly has only gone the comprehensive 12 rounds once in his profession. For Mikhailovich, making it through the early rounds and also taking the fight deep will certainly be actually essential. Alimkhanuly's potential to adapt and stand up to Mikhailovich's hostility and drilling power will definitely be actually enjoyable to watch.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, brought down Anthony Joshua four times in the course of his fifth-round KO triumph to guard the IBF abundant world headline. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, boxing's greatest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing with it a massive, lucrative showdown with the champion of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rage match, to overcoming to keep his title relevant at punching's leading desk. To put himself back into serious hostility for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to reclaim some credibility after last month's five-round KO defeat to Dubois, as well as the only technique he may do that is with an immediate rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may not acknowledge, Joshua won't mind taking the slim side of a deal that will see him face Dubois in a sequel, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, since it supplies him the quickest course back. The winner of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch will progress to experience the victor of Usyk vs. Rage 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at Greater london's Wembley Coliseum, the scene of Joshua's humiliating four knockdowns against Dubois before a UK-record 96,000 supporters 2 full weeks back. That battle could be for all four major big-time globe titles.Two-time champ Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who turns 35 this month, has presently dismissed ideas coming from former boxers including Barry McGuigan that he should retire, surrounded by uncertainties regarding whether he is actually losing protection to power punches.Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), 27, is actually likewise up for a rematch as well as will certainly elegant his chances against his drunk English opponent. And also this time he will be actually paid for more.It was a turbulent, amusing and also awesome fight the very first time around, which would swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. But considering that Dubois vs. Joshua 2 requirements to take place in the winter season as well as the U.K. merely has one coliseum with a roofing system (Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales, which has a capacity of 74,500), it would certainly be actually a shock to observe this battle property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best highly effective have a place in punching who manages schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing occasions, will certainly be eager for such a large fight-- some of the greatest punching can easily deliver upcoming year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn, who overviews Joshua's occupation, mentions Joshua has actually acknowledged conditions, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, mentions Dubois will deal with again in February. Warren has actually also revealed his fervency for a quick rematch, thus anticipate it to happen.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Sphere is going to guard his WBA featherweight label versus RiosNick Round, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight headline through beating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Reception has been starving, sharp and active symphonious up to best degree over the last year, even in matches where he failed to have his hand raised. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs not seem to be troubled by an elevation drawback in planet headline fights and also was unfortunate to become denied victory in a split draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight titleholder, in March. What was more exceptional was actually Sphere's crack choice sway Raymond Ford, who was formerly undefeated, for the WBA belt, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has certainly not been as active or even in the very same kind as Sphere, who will definitely contain fire for his initial planet title protection facing his home area supporters. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, should make sure, as Rios signed up an outstanding fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's very first trip in nearly two years. Vargas likewise outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev stopped Rios in the final round for the WBA and also IBF junior featherweight planet labels in June 2022. Ball's power and wish will definitely see him shield his WBA belt with a choice triumph.-- Parkinson.