.A variety of intriguing punching rematches can be produced-- or otherwise-- in the next couple of weeks, and also pair of world champions are helping make label defenses this weekend.A possible 2nd battle between Ryan Garcia as well as Devin Haney seems to be to be even farther away adhering to Haney's current declaring of a claim versus Garcia. Haney is seeking damages for supposed battery and violation of deal, and many more factors, related to Garcia's positive PED examination after their April junior welterweight title match in New York. Is going to the rematch still happen?Following his decision success over Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14, Canelo Alvarez stated he would as if a rematch along with Dmitry Bivol, if Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a fight for the recognized illumination heavyweight champion on Oct. 12. Alvarez went up to 175 pounds in May 2022 and shed an unanimous decision to Bivol, and he has been trying to get even due to the fact that. May the fight be actually made if Bivol wins?Anthony Joshua joined acquiring a battle against the champion of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Rage big-time champion rematch. He needed to have to defeat Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21, but instead was actually brought down four times en path to a fifth-round KO reduction. A rematch along with Dubois might be the only means for Joshua to return to the label image. Will Joshua take it?Friday evening in Australia, Janibek Alimkhanuly will try to defend his IBF middleweight title against Andrei Mikhailovich. May the power puncher Mikhailovich rack up a distressed versus the champ after their match was actually postponed back in July when Alimkhanuly could not make weight?On Saturday, Chip Sphere tackles Ronny Rios in a very first defense of his WBA featherweight headline. Ball has gone to both ends of disputable choices, yet can easily he score a very clear success battling in the house in Liverpool, England?Mike Coppinger, Nick Parkinson as well as Timothy Bradley Jr. discuss their notions and also different what's true and what's not.Real or not: Haney's legal action against Garcia makes it not likely they'll meet in a rematch next yearRyan Garcia, best, defeated Devin Haney by a large number selection in a younger welterweight fight back in April. Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty ImagesNot real. If everything, the claim might break the ice for a settlement that consists of a deal for a rematch. The gain bout between Garcia and Haney is actually just extremely significant to skip, for both the boxers as well as the sport.There's the immense controversy adhering to Garcia's beneficial exam as well as subsequent 1 year ban. Haney claims the PEDs triggered Garcia's shocking efficiency, in addition to the fact Garcia was actually 3.2 extra pounds overweight. Both violations are essential to the lawsuit.Haney was actually as high as a 9-1 beloved however was actually floored three attend an upset reduction that was eventually reversed to a no contest. The battle was actually exhilarating, as well as the second bout stands up to become a box office bonanza.After all of, the prevailing thought moving in to the April match was that Haney will control. Garcia's behavior in the accumulation of the match was actually therefore reckless that there was reputable fear the battle definitely would not take place at all.Now, along with all the poor blood stream in between the boxers in addition to Garcia's expanding celebrity electrical power and also his performance versus Haney (benefits notwithstanding), there will be actually tremendous rate of interest in a rematch. The legal action just contributes to the dramatization as well as may be the exact factor that assists bridge the concerns to create the rematch occur.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: If Bivol defeats Beterbiev, he'll be actually the favored to eliminate Alvarez in MayLight heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol, left behind, reduced Canelo Alvarez through consensual selection in 2022. Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFEReal. Canelo told ESPN final month that he was actually targeting a rematch needs to Bivol gain upcoming full week. And also why certainly not? Canelo was actually a major favorite versus his previous 4 enemies and has actually been commonly criticized for his amount of competition.Against Bivol, Canelo would be a decided underdog. Bivol transmitted Alvarez when they met in May 2022, regardless of the slim directories. Bivol is actually not merely bigger however had the capacity to use his footwork and also best boxing potential to befuddle and reprimand Alvarez.Editor's Picks2 RelatedCanelo has actually sustained during that he is actually a better competitor than Bivol which his surgically fixed palm will definitely help him verify it in a rematch. This will additionally be a heritage match. Canelo will have the possibility to certainly not only come to be recognized champ at a second body weight course, however additionally vindicate the 2nd loss of his profession (the various other loss protested Floyd Mayweather in 2013). What continues to be to become found: Bivol's willingness to fight Canelo again. When the rematch was actually gone over throughout the summer months of 2023, Bivol was actually unyielding that the bout needs to happen at 168 extra pounds for Canelo's unquestioned champion. Alvarez stated the match needed to have to occur at 175. Whatever body weight they settle on, this battle is actually without a doubt the most ideal option for Canelo if he's not visiting face either David Benavidez or even Terence Crawford. However Bivol to begin with has a tremendous challenge to encounter against Beterbiev.-- CoppingerReal or otherwise: Mikhailovich is going to dismiss AlimkhanulyJanibek Alimkhanuly, left behind, places his IBF middleweight world label on the line 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 brutal sense of duty. He's an aggressive and courageous boxer who seems prepared to discharge after traveling to the USA months ago to overcome, only to find that Alimkhanuly fallen short to make weight as well as the battle was postponed.Mikhailovich is a powerful puncher, and also punchers are willing to engage to land their strikes, so I anticipate him to accomplish only that. In contrast, many of Alimkhanuly's previous rivals have actually entered the band with insecurity, affected by the hype neighboring the champ. This time around Alimkhanuly locates himself outside his convenience region, experiencing a figured out, willing opposition. Although this is actually Mikhailovich's first match versus an unparalleled opponent, the stakes are actually higher as well as he has every thing to obtain. The concern is actually, can he steer clear of acquiring knocked senseless early? Or even may he harm the champion early to gain respect?I presume Mikhailovich's ruthless type could impose on Alimkhanuly's counterpunching type, especially given that Alimkhanuly has actually simply gone the total 12 rounds when in his occupation. For Mikhailovich, enduring the very early arounds and taking the fight deep will be key. Alimkhanuly's capability to adapt and tolerate Mikhailovich's aggressiveness and drilling energy will be fun to see.-- BradleyReal or otherwise: Joshua will certainly not get the rematch with Dubois nextDaniel Dubois, straight, knocked down Anthony Joshua 4 opportunities during his fifth-round KO victory to fight for the IBF heavyweight planet title. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesNot real. Joshua, punching's greatest earner responsible for Canelo, has actually gone coming from closing know a massive, lucrative face-off with the victor of the Dec. 21 Usyk vs. Rabidity match, to fighting to keep his name pertinent at boxing's best table. To place themself back right into serious altercation for a megafight in 2025, Joshua requires to recover some reputation after final month's five-round KO loss to Dubois, and the only means he can possibly do that is along with a quick rematch.Though his marketer, Matchroom, may certainly not agree, Joshua won't mind taking the slim edge of a deal that are going to see him encounter Dubois in a follow up, this time around in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, likely on Feb. 22, since it gives him the quickest option back. The champion of the Dubois vs. Joshua rematch would advance to face the victor of Usyk vs. Madness 2 in summer 2025, possibly back at London's Wembley Stadium, the performance of Joshua's embarrassing 4 knockdowns versus Dubois in front of a UK-record 96,000 followers pair of full weeks ago. That battle may be for all 4 primary heavyweight world titles.Two-time champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), who transforms 35 this month, has actually dismissed recommendations from previous boxers including Barry McGuigan that he should retire, amidst uncertainties in order to 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 is going to fancy his odds versus his shaken English rival. As well as this time he would certainly be actually spent more.It was a disorderly, enjoyable and exhilarating match the very first time around, which will swell pay-per-view sales for a rematch. However since Dubois vs. Joshua 2 necessities to occur in the winter season as well as the U.K. simply has one arena along with a rooftop (Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which has an ability of 74,500), it would be actually a shock to view this match property at a U.K. venue.Turki Alalshikh, the best strong figure in boxing that handles schedules that occur on Saudi Arabia-backed boxing activities, will definitely be actually eager for such a large battle-- among the biggest boxing can use following year-- taking place in Saudi Arabia.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, who quick guides Joshua's occupation, mentions Joshua has already agreed phrases, while Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, points out Dubois is going to fight once again in February. Warren has actually likewise revealed his gusto for an instant rematch, thus anticipate it to take place.-- ParkinsonReal or otherwise: Round will certainly shield his WBA featherweight label versus RiosNick Sphere, left, succeeded the WBA featherweight title by defeating Raymond Ford in June. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesReal. Ball has actually been famished, alert as well as hectic symphonious approximately best amount over the in 2015, also in battles where he really did not have his hand elevated. The Liverpool-based 5-foot-2 pugilist performs not seem to be troubled by a height disadvantage in world headline fights and was regrettable to be denied success in a crack draw against Rey Vargas, the WBC featherweight holder, in March. What was actually more remarkable was actually Round's crack choice win over Raymond Ford, who was actually recently undefeated, for the WBA waistband, back in June in Riyadh.Rios (34-4, 17 KOs), 34, has actually certainly not been actually as energetic or in the exact same kind as Ball, who are going to contain fire for his first globe title self defense facing his home city enthusiasts. Sphere (20-0-1, 11 KOs), 27, must take care, as Rios registered an impressive fifth-round KO of Nicolas Polanco in April, but that was the Californian's first getaway in almost two years. Vargas additionally outpointed Rios in 2017, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev quit Rios in the last round for the WBA and IBF junior lightweight world titles in June 2022. Round's electricity and desire will certainly find him guard his WBA belt along with a decision success.-- Parkinson.